02/07/2026
2 July 2012 ..... The many joys of life can be taken away at the blink of an eye. The path of uncertainty never provides a road map.
Fourteen (14) years ago we lost a fine man who was survived by an amazing family.
When things got tough one question was asked..... WWDD?
As with the many others that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for what we have today, the catch cry 'Freedom isn't Free' rings true.
The cost may not be monetary but it is everlasting.
RIP Didds
Sergeant Blaine Flower DIDDAMS, MG (1971 – 2012)
Blaine Diddams was born in the ACT on 16 Dec 71.
He enlisted in the Army on 24 Apr 90 and was allocated to the RAInf.
He underwent SAS selection in Apr 95 and was posted to SASR on 9 Aug of that year. Blaine came from 1st Bn RAR with the rank of PTE.
Blaine discharged from the Regular Army on 31 Oct 04 but re-enlisted on 30 Nov 07 and returned to SASR.
Blaine died on 2 Jul 12 from wounds received in an engagement with enemy forces in Afghanistan.
He was posthumously awarded the Medal for Gallantry for gallantry in action in Afghanistan.
Blaine’s next-of-kin at the time of his death was his wife. He was the father of a daughter and a son. See less
