19/10/2026
Rip bro always the ultimate respect
In memory of Lance Corporal Mason Edwards from the 2nd Commando Regiment. On the 20th of October 2009, Mason was killed during a training exercise in South Australia preparing for his third deployment to Afghanistan. Mason enlisted in the Australian Army in January 2004 as one of the first members of the Special Forces “Direct Recruiting Scheme”. After recruitment and initial employment training, he successfully completed the Commando Selection and Training Course and the ensuing Commando Reinforcement Training Continuum. He was posted to the then 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando). Mason's dedication, selflessness and loyalty can be no better expressed than in his own words below;
“I want everyone to know that I love this line of work, the unit and the guys I work alongside. We do what we do for many reasons. I need little more reason than this – anyone of us could have been born in this country (Afghanistan), but we are the lucky few who enjoy a lifestyle unsurpassed by anyone in the greatest country on Earth (Australia). As a final note, I tell my family, friends and my one and only Cassie that I loved them all until the day I died. I will stay young forever, and I will love them forever.”
Mason deployed to East Timor with Alpha Commando Company in 2006, and Afghanistan in 2007 and 2008.
Our thoughts are with Mason's family and friends today. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Lest We Forget' 🇦🇺🌹
