Denis’s wish was to sit around a bonfire with his friends and family
Back at home and surrounded by 80 of his friends and family, Denis’s Wish was to sit around a bonfire.
The bonfire was a tradition on Denis’s property. By his side stood his wife, Sue, their son Matt, daughter-in-law Erin, and their grandson Henry. Together they have experienced many bonfires, often acting like a beacon bringing his family and friends together.
Denis is known affectionately among his friends as the “pommy jackaroo,” a nod to his English heritage and his love for the outdoors. Camping trips with family and friends are his passion.
Throughout the morning, the sound of laughter, chatter and a crackling fire filled the air. As a loved and respected member of his community, Denis made the effort to talk to everyone; sharing stories and sipping beers with as many people he could (also a cheeky whisky or two).
Moments like these are Denis’s bread and butter, surrounded by the ones he loved most – creating new memories and reliving the old. The kind of memories that warm the soul and fill the heart with joy.
Thank you to our wonderful wish team Lucy, Sophie, Bridget and Anuva for fulfilling this last wish and Annie from Adoreyouphotography for creating memories forever for their loved ones.
Thank you to our service partner Metro North Hospital and Health service – Caboolture Hospital on this special occasion.
Ambulance Wish Queensland is the signature program of Palliative Care Queensland and is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, and we thank the staff and volunteers at both Queensland Health and Queensland Ambulance Service who help our team to fulfil wishes and create memories.
We would also like to thank our SEQ Hub Local Supporting partner GQS and Mingary Care for their sponsorship of Ambulance Wish Queensland’s South-East Queensland hub.
