MOBILAND have lost an original. Ron Vass, who joined in the first NIRIMBA intake passed away last Tuesday. Ron was a very much liked individual among those early MOBIs. Last Saturday he played Bowls with Brian Swan, term mates together, however on Tuesday morning he was quite unwell and his son called an ambulance to convey Ron to hospital where Ron had a heart attack and passed away.
I understand that Ron will have a small family cremation, and a ceremony to celebrate his life will be held at a date to be advised.
RIP Ron - you will be missed by many
Bob Mummery
Ron's Vietnam service included:
! x Trip to Saigon in HMAS Quiberon in 1963.
Whilst I can't recall ever crossing paths with Ron, it's always very sad to learn of the passing of one of our earliest pioneers... 
VALE Ron, rest on your oars, your journey's done... R.I.P. 