Memoir reveals how the experiences from military service can
affect civilian life
MELBOURNE, Australia, June 17,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Culminating a 39-year run
of dedicated service to the Royal Australian Navy, Lieutenant
Commander Dave Lassam chronicles his
experiences in his new book.
In "Meet Dave Lassam, The Man for the Job: My 39 Years Service
in the Royal Australian Navy," he shares his deeply personal
journey through the highs and lows of military missions.
Enlisting in February of 1978, Lassam signed a nine-year
contract as a medical sailor, unsure if a longer bout of military
service would be right for him. That first contract turned into
almost four decades of service, as Lassam found his home among
shipmates and other service members all over the globe. Lassam
offers readers an unflinching account of life in the military, from
the adrenaline of emergency medical situations to the quiet moments
of deep camaraderie that define the essence of mateship.
By divulging his experiences to readers, he not only wants to
celebrate the spirit of service and the unbreakable bonds forged in
the face of adversity, he also wants to bring awareness to the
importance of servicemembers' mental health. Lassam opens up about
his battle with PTSD, cancer, and the internal battles that he and
many others face upon their transition to civilian life.
"Don't be afraid to talk about your mental health if you do not
feel ok," Lassam said. "Back in the dim, dark past, the
Australian Defense Force did not look after us as they should have.
I know it takes a lot of guts and determination to serve and
especially to admit when you may not be well. Times have changed,
and they are now paying more attention to this, and those who speak
about it can help others in the future."
"Meet Dave Lassam, The Man for the Job," acts as more than just
a memoir of military service, it is a reminder of the impact that a
single person can have on the lives of many.
"Meet Dave Lassam, The Man for the Job: My 39 Years Service in
the Royal Australian Navy"
By Dave Lassam
ISBN: 9781669889069 (softcover); 9781669889083 (hardcover);
9781669889076 (electronic)
Available at Xlibris, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the author
Lieutenant Commander Dave Lassam
joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in February 1978, as a recruit medic. After
completing this course at the top of his class he was posted to the
Hospital at HMAS Cerberus for consolidation. Following another
posting to the Naval Hospital at HMAS Albatross in 1979, he moved
to his first sea posting onboard the aircraft carrier HMAS
Melbourne in 1980. After several more postings and promotions, he
earned an award for Sailor of the Year at HMAS Huon and Instructor
of the Year at HMAS Cerberus. He was promoted to the officer corps
in 1988. Lassam retired in 2016 after almost 39 years of service,
due to ill health. However, he still supports the Navy by assisting
schools in Victoria on their End
of Year Awards nights. To learn more, please visit
https://www.davelassam.com/.
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4809982600, afletcher@lavidge.com
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