Sapper Jacob Moerlands funeral in Gayndah was the most emotional and gut wrenching event that I have photographed.
Just prior to the soldiers coffin being carried from the town hall, amidst the stillness and silence a lone black dog trotted the length of the main street stopping to sniff mourners legs, it was quite surreal.
At the same time a group of Vietnam Vets silently walked up the street to fall into position - the only sound to be heard was their medals clanging together.
Today it was announced that another three Australian soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan bringing the total to 16.
Sapper Tim Westera also serving on the front line in Afghanistan was in charge of escorting his mates caskets back to Australia. The first pictures are of Tim speaking with Prime Minister Rudd and Federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott after the funeral.
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