Letter of recognition from the New Zealand Prime Minister John Key for Long Tan veteran Morrie Stanley. This letter was read out aloud by New Zealand Minister for Defence at Morrie's funeral in September 2010.

1. Prime Minister
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand. Telephone 64 4 817 6800
Message from the Prime Minister
Today we remember Major Morrie Stanley, an inspirational ANZAC hero of whom all New
Zealanders should be proud.
We are truly humbled by the courage, cool-headed commitment to duty, and ANZAC spirit
shown by Major Morrie Stanley. His calm actions under enemy fire at Long Tan saved
many, many Australian lives that day.
I would like to express my deepest condolences to Major Morrie Stanley’s family and
friends on behalf of the New Zealand Government. He will not be forgotten.
Best wishes,
Rt Hon John Key
Prime Minister