From soldier to struggling civilian: Stories like Matt Syron's must be heard
Before dawn, Matt Syron pulls on a black jacket adorned with four medals. They honour his years of service to his country, which included more than nine months on the frontlines of the War in Afghanistan a decade ago. He’s heading to an ANZAC Day Service on the New South Wales Central Coast, accompanied by some of his fellow ex-servicemen and friends. It’s a bittersweet day. For the Biripi, Worimi and Darkinjung man, it stirs up memories of mateship and pride at what he accomplished in the service, and it gives a chance to rekindle the sense of camaraderie he formed with other ...
Source: sbs.com.au