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AUSTRALIA SAYS THANK YOU
John O’D, Flemington: Don’t ever think you are under-appreciated. You people are angels, each and every one. Keep up the good fight, we will prevail.
Clare L, Vermont: Thank you for being on the front line and for everything you are doing to protect us all.
Peter C, Bulleen: Keep up the good work. It is much appreciated by us all.
Keerti Sahni, Wollert: Thank you to all the amazing people looking after us.
Katerina Sinclair, Nunawading: Your selfless commitment to duty and service is to be applauded. Thank you.
Lynn Esse, Port Melbourne: Just saying ’thank you’ does not seem adequate to all the frontline workers. I know a number of these amazing and dedicated workers, and cannot speak more highly of them. The world is truly indebted to you.
Tessa Dempster, Kilsyth: Thank you, for keeping Australians safe and healthy, for putting your own life, and especially your families, at risk every shift you do. Keep it up, wonderful people.
Christina Sowter, Meadow Heights: Thank you to all emergency workers, medical staff, firefighters, and cleaners, and all retail workers.
Yve S, Malvern East: Thanks to a young couple, Will and Carly, both paramedics, who are to marry in October. Congrats. Stay safe.
M Blomeley, Burwood: God bless you. I am so thankful to each and every one of you for your work and commitment. You bring tears to my eyes thinking of your amazing dedication.
Chieko Hartono, Heidelberg: I am living near the Austin Hospital. I saw the pink sign of ”screening” and I realised a lot of healthcare workers are fighting for us. All of you are very brave to stay at the front line, stopping the tide of the virus.
Margaret Anderson, Salamander Bay: Thank you everyone for being so wonderful, so kind and caring. You are all amazing and truly beautiful people.
Zdravko Stan Doric, Frankston North: Thank you for being here at this dangerous time, taking care of the community. It makes the situation less stressful knowing that there is care and support available if needed. Wishing you and your loved ones safety and the best of health.
Sujit M, Dandenong: To all the emergency services teams, thank you very much. Deeply and truly appreciated.
Ma Marjorie Abrea, Dandenong: We can’t thank you enough. Just be safe. We are praying for you all.
Duncan H, Reservoir: I salute every single one of you.
Mark Sitkowski, Mitcham: The work that you are all doing is true heroism and, in my opinion, should be considered for the Victoria Cross as it certainly meets the criterion of ‘signal act of valour or devotion’ and is, definitely, above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you all.
Sateesh Savanur, Rowville: I would like to thank my daughter Monika Savanur working at St Vincent Hospital Melbourne while everybody else in the family are either working or studying from home.
Debbie & Garry C, Wheelers Hill: Thank you to you all. Words can’t express enough our appreciation for your dedication and commitment to the various front line health care jobs you do despite the risk to your own health and the health of your family.
Veronica Marcello, Boronia: Thank you for all your hard work and sacrifices. We really appreciate it and hope you all stay well.
Lorraine Durrant, Ringwood North: Thank you for your courage and dedication. You are an example for us all and epitomise the true Aussie spirit. Stay safe and healthy!
Emily Le Couteur, Phillip Island: There are no words to describe the magnitude of gratitude God Bless.
Keith McAndrew, Petrie QLD: I know all you heroes are working under extreme circumstances. We appreciate all the work that you are doing. All of Australian’s give you thanks.
Robin Ryan, Kallista: You might all think that you’re only appreciated because of the pandemic but the choice of your vocation is what we really appreciate.
David Clark, Carlton: Thank you for all your hard work and long hours in the service of others.
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Olga Useli, St Leonards: On behalf of my husband and myself, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for putting yourselves on the line for us. Please stay safe. We are staying home for our health and yours. We will get through this.
Jeni Podesta, Carrum Downs: Came out of Frankston hospital on Sunday after major cancer operation. Please send out a huge thank you to short stay surgical ward 4G they are the best team ever and to my surgeon Tristan and Rosie and Matthew for their support. You are my inspiration for getting better.
Joan Shepheard, Seabrook: Thank You so much to everyone of you for what you are able to achieve in looking after all these people that need your help. You are all special Angels in disguise as Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, Truck Drivers, Cleaners, and everyone else involved.
We Pray that God will give you all special Strength to carry on this way. As you sure
are needed.
Gabrielle Graham, Mulwala NSW: I don’t have a story to tell, but have spent some days in hospitals over the years and the ambulance personnel, nurses, doctors and all hospital staff never cease to amaze me with their dedication. At this present time it is with the deepest thanks and gratitude that I acknowledge all those whose job it is to look after the sick and the incredible work they do for mankind.
Michele Anstee, Melbourne: Thank you from the bottom of my heart, all of you are amazing, selfless and our heroes. What would we do and where would we be without you. Thank you, thank you, than you.
Rosalie Scott, Highton: A huge thankyou to all our wonderful medical and support staff, who are coming face-to-face with the virus. A huge thank — you to the police who are helping to reinforce the laws to keep us all safe. A huge thankyou to our ambulance and paramedics who provide ongoing medical care to the community. I appreciate all you do. Please take care of yourselves.
Siva Sundaralingam, Glen Waverley: Thanks a million for all your hard work looking after the Aussie population. We will do our bit by isolating ourselves. Our family also has front line health professionals & I sort of understand the worry of other families. Sincerely hoping & praying for the normalcy to return sooner than later.
Asmita Mukund Karanje, Toorak: You are the unsung heroes of our time. Your contribution to the society is invaluable. Respect for all that you do to keep us safe and healthy. When this is all behind us, wish you get some time off to unwind with your family and friends. Sending lots of love your way.
Debbie Rekdale, Endeavour Hills: I would like to thank all the essential service people, you are amazing, and your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, stay safe, and once again, can’t thank you enough.
James Cameron, Greensborough: Many thanks for all your help keep up the good work.
Cathy P, Cranbourne: Thank you, not only for today but all the seconds, minutes, hours and days you have risk and dedicated yourselves in caring for all of us. I hope and pray that every single one of you will be safe and good health always. We love you – our Heroes! From the bottom of our hearts. Thank you from my home to yours. Together, united as one we will control COVID-19. Proud self Isolator from 19.03 to now.
Barry Landau, Toorak: Our front liners are doing a truly heroic and magnificent job, under unimaginable conditions, not seen before. When we get out the other end of this, thanks to them, they should each receive a medal of thanks from Australia.
Barry P, St Kilda: Say a prayer for our front line workers, their compassion, humility and dignity shines a light for all to follow.
Reg Harrison, Glen Iris: What can you say to people putting their lives on the line to treat the unfortunate stricken people with the virus – just a mighty big thank you, stay safe, stay well, without you the financial side of the recovery would be useless.
Marilyn Alexander, Sunbury: A special thank you to all the medical staff and associated workers on the front line of this terrible COVID-19 virus. You are all doing such a great job trying to contain it. Thank you all.
John F Smith, Tamworth NSW: We salute all our front line health workers. Just like those fireys during our horrific bushfires, you are now our unsung heroes looking out for us & supporting us when required as we fight this dreaded COVID-19 virus together. It’s also important you continue to look after yourselves & not take risk resulting in any personal harm. We all need your ongoing support. Stay safe guys. Thanks again.
Deborah Bernstein, Caulfield North: I’m an Emergency Physician at Box Hill Hospital and Epworth Richmond. I want to send a big shout out to all our Emergency nurses who are the most amazing and dedicated crew. Without them we would not be able to provide the great care we do. Much gratitude.
David Jones, Eaglemont: You are all doing a tremendous job in very difficult circumstances like true professionals. The community will always remember your efforts.
Leonie Charles, Taylors Lakes: The work you do in the front line is so appreciated by the community. I want you all to know that you are so appreciated & supported. Real heroes! Thank you so much xx.
Peter Timmermans, Hastings: Two of my sisters are nurses and I hope they and all medical staff are safe, big shout out to the cleaning staff, you must be working so hard. Thanks very much.
Judy C, Point Lonsdale: You will never know just how much your efforts and sacrifices are appreciated by so many. I thank God for you every night and pray that you and your families stay safe.
Vicki Kruber, Narre Warren: Huge thanks and many bouquets of flowers to you for all the wonderful work you do in taking care of us. I stay home to help you. Much love.
Kevin Lac, Maribyrnong: Thank you for being there to look after people in need. We will be forever grateful for your courage and sacrifice. please take care of yourself and hope you and your family are safe and well. You are our heroes.
Scott and Angie Purvis, Morwell: We are a family with five kids, two grandkids and partners and recognise and thank you for the tremendous long hours of high risk work you are all doing for our communities.
Reg Shields, Brighton East: Emergency Services people are the epitome of all that is good about Australians
Jennifer Hewson, Mount Waverley: Thank you. You are brave people and your efforts are very much appreciated.
Shona McMahon, Thornbury: Thank you for giving your time, energy, expertise, heart and the possibility of your health for everyone else! Amazing and forever grateful.
Graeme McKenzie, Yarrawonga: To each and every one of our COVID 19 Frontline Healthcare Heroes, my heartfelt thanks for the unwavering, dedicated and totally professional commitment you have shown in this ongoing battle. Victorians/Australians salute you.
Margaret Carlei, Wheelers Hill: Our community must be grateful to the dedicated work that you are undertaking through this terrific time. Keep your spirits up as there will be a silver lining in the end. Thank you.
The Nankervis and Dunn families, Mont Albert: To all the hospital workers, whatever job you are doing during this crisis – thank you all so very much for everything you are doing to help everyone affected by this virus. You are the true heroes, everyone of you. Love and hugs for you and your families.
Robert and Lyn Murray, Mount Evelyn: To all Victorian frontline workers, thank you for your hard word and dedication in fighting the COVID-19. We will be successful in defeating this pandemic as a result of your collective supreme efforts.
Caroline R, Hampton: Thank you to all of our frontline workers, with a special mention to RMH where my daughters work! for everyone’s tireless dedication and commitment you show everyday and especially during this ciris.
Chris Handby, Cranbourne East: Thank you for all the selfless and wonderful work you are preforming to keep us all safe and well during such difficult times, keep yourselves safe and healthy and look after yourselves as best you can. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Lyn Laing, Sebastopol: Thank you to all the wonderful healthcare people and support staff putting their lives on the line for us. I wish you all well and stay well. On behalf of myself and my family I sincerely send my thanks and a big hug to you all.
Kim Newey, Werribee: I would like to send my heart felt gratitude to all the health care workers. I know how hard you are working to save lives. I pray that you all stay safe and well. I know that a lot of you are staying away from your loved ones as well to keep them sage. I can understand how hard that would be for you all. So here is a heart dor you.
Robert Masters, Berwick: We have the utmost empathy for you and the work you are doing. It is beyond anyone’s expectations, so take pride in yourselves for what you are doing, it is appreciated greatly. Stay safe and well.
Sue Smith, Footscray: Thank you to all the front line workers who are endeavouring to keep us safe and well.
Gloria Elliott, Upwey: My Daughter is one of those Wonderful Nurses who tirelessly works to help our community. She works long days often no breaks for meals. She comes home tired and stressed. I get a quick hello then she showers and falls straight into bed exhausted. All our medical staff are heroes and may God Bless them and keep them always safe.
Christine Waite, Drysdale: Thanks for putting yourself and sometimes in turn your family, to ensure that those who need it will get the best possible health treatment. Take care and stay safe.
Vicki Perini, Pascoe Vale: To all our true heroes – thank you – thank you – for your tireless and selfless efforts! May we continue on a path where everyone who needs your help is able to access it without the need for any unnecessary deaths. My daughter is currently fighting the fight as a paramedic in the heart of London. We do not want to get to where they are! God Bless.
Gaye Morrison, Mornington: Thank you to everyone who is on the front line and keeping our world alive – doctors, nurses, police, cleaners, delivery drivers, food suppliers and everyone else who is looking after us. Thank you.
Willia Leung, Altona: Thank you for a million, we all pray for your health, and you keep safe.
Inge Geissler, Ferntree Gully: To all the healthcare workers, I would like to wish you all the best and thank you for doing your job at this difficult time. I have so much respect and gratitude for you, you are truly amazing. Stay well!
Emma Bruty, Mill Park: Thank you to all of you on the frontline, risking your lives to ensure ours are safe. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to be in your position, but know you have so much support and respect from the community. Stay safe, be well – and thank you SO much.
Jim Sutcliffe, Mount Martha: We are so proud of all of you. Your dedication to the health system has never been more important. Please look after yourselves. Try when possible to get some sleep. Thank you.
Carl Davis, McKinnon: “Our Frontline Heroes need a name. I suggest “Brave COVID-19 Lions”. This suggests their strength, tenacity, fortitude and courage. Each of them singly and severally has earned our respect, admiration and deep appreciation. More power to their arms.
Mary Portesi, Bulleen: Watching COVID 19 pandemic unfold in Italy where my husband lives and watching the unrelenting dedication of all who work in hospitals, I wish all who work in the medical field here in Australia, risking their lives to keep each one of us safe, I say thank you.
Greg Hall, Croydon: While we are at home in comfort (complaining about the necessary isolation), you are on the front line placing your own health in danger, treating and comforting those in need, and protecting the population at large from what is ahead of us. Thanks. True heroes on the front line.
Mary Parker, Cheltenham: Where would we all be without your dedication? Thank you all and keep safe!
Pam Dalrymple, Glen Iris: Thank you all for continuing to work for us in these trying and difficult times, especially as you are putting your own and your families lives at risk. We do appreciate all your efforts.
Tim Don, Portsea: Congrats to all the health care workers and other people who are taking care of us.
Judy Ko, Rowville: I’m so very proud and grateful for all of you. May God continue to give you protection, wisdom and strength as you fight on. Keep up the good work – Australia is right behind you.
Shonny Davis, Melton: Thanks so much to the true heroes of the world! You are all doing an incredible job and putting yourself at risk daily to insure the health and safety of everybody else, This selfless act surely does go greatly appreciated and do know that you are all powerful people with hearts of pure gold! Keep up the amazing work, Australia couldn’t be any prouder.
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