Veteran’s touching tribute to Aussie heroes
Afghanistan veteran Sean Halfpenny, who discovered painting during his recovery from PTSD, will pay tribute to two local heroes in a major artwork.
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Veteran’s touching tribute to Aussie heroes
Afghanistan veteran Sean Halfpenny, who discovered painting during his recovery from PTSD, will pay tribute to two local heroes in a major artwork.
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