CANBERRA, ACT, July 13 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
It is an incredible honour for me to be here today in the Sydney Opera House to celebrate the life of Richard Scolyer AO.
United within the walls of one great national treasure to celebrate the life of another national treasure. And what a truly remarkable life it was.
In the great constellation of the Australian story, Richard was without question one of our bright stars.
A medical revolutionary in the service of humanity.
A man of courage, curiosity, generosity and kindness.
A man grounded in the love of his family.
We mourn a life cut far too short - yet we also give thanks for every life extended and every life still being lived, thanks ...