Yes he shot from the lip--I admired him for that--I didn't always agree with him but I think he was a decent bloke  R I P

Bruce Ruxton being ex military understood divide and rule better than any civilian just as most other ex military do, makes one totally unafraid of being called names and suspicious of left wingers who usually do their best to destroy the defences of any country they inhabit.

Stereotype of the typical Aussie - outspoken - not fearing any remarks by anyone nor name calling because brought up like most of his generation in the sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.

I had not even heard of his passing.  Australia has lost one of it's greatest.  As tough as a wild mallee bull of which he was the 2 legged varient.  This formidable man will be sorely missed.

Bruce was a mans man, who did a lot behind the scenes

for those members who were suffering.

He was made the President of Beaumaris RSL about the 196os

Very brusque but also generous, a younger bloke than I,

but I never held that against him,

About average with snooker.

"Vale Bruce"

Seggie. I met him once and he was, as all say, a man's man. He didn't suffer fools gladly and felt others pain.   He should have been cloned years ago, many many times. Not a man to fear anything.  A wonderful wonderful man.

I photographed him with a band of musicians who I knew and was helping gain some fame.

We made the appointment with him and when we got there I was told that I have only 15 minutes. The session was a bit rushed and not easy due to the time pressure but he was great and very obliging. When we had finished I told him that we intended to use the pics in advertising.

He replied "I don't give a $&#* what you do with them and thanks for bringing these pretty girls, they make me feel good".

Good luck to you all was his parting words.

Sad to see him go.