That man took me to a hospital in Kuta. ", He reacted almost instantly. Out of that 100-plus police force that arrived from Australia, it was every spectrum of policing discipline. ATKINSON: Sanglah Hospital was like a war zone. He came close to losing both legs. He has a proven track record of delivering customer-focused business strategies and achieving success in the two major government trading enterprises in the energy sector, Mr Johnston said. The response to a big new policy last week provides some clues, Young farmer's emotional thanks to heroes who saved her life, Acid spread around Sydney home after stabbing death, 'Take cover, hide': Ukrainian dad describes reaction after helicopter crashes into son's kindergarten, George Floyd's killer appeals murder conviction, Elon Musk auctions Twitter's furniture, an awkward tennis win. "It was going poisonous. MCEWAN: Over time, we had different police disciplines [in Bali]. Our community is particularly vulnerable to burns injury due to our landscape and the types of industry we operate," Professor Wood said. I just started recognising the severity of it. I got on with it. Then I'd gone and fallen into that crater in the front and that's when an off duty soldier, Anthony McKay, came to my aid. I did my rehab in Darwin, so eight and a half weeks in Darwin, being the last Australian to get out of that Darwin hospital. Were working to restore it. Opening Australia's eyes to burns injuries, Professor Wood, together with her team at Royal Perth Hospital, helped save 28 patients using her innovative technique known as "spray on skin". Join Facebook to connect with David Fyfe and others you may know. Many severely injured Australians did survive, due to early interventions, but not everyone made it and Dr Pethick had a critical role in speaking with their families at that dark time. al-Qaeda See all related content 2002 Bali Bombings, terrorist attack involving the detonation of three bombs on the Indonesian island of Bali on October 11, 2002, that killed 202 people. It was alleged that he tried to overthrow the government and establish an Islamic state. On 15 August, Riduan Isamuddin, generally known as Hambali, described as the operational chief of Jemaah Islamiyah was arrested in Ayutthaya, Thailand, the old capital one hour's drive north of Bangkok. I heard it was so hard to get IV drips. The blasts at two bars packed with tourists on the holiday island killed 202 people from 21 nations in Indonesia's deadliest militant attack. Vij triaged patients according to the severity of their injuries to prioritize their transfer. "I'm still trying to determine whether I walked out into the second blast," Mr Fyfe said. The Mitsubishi L300 van bomb was initially thought to have consisted of C4, a military grade plastic explosive which is difficult to obtain. Imam Samudra, Amrozi Nurhasyim and Ali Ghufron were executed by firing squad after midnight on 9 November 2008 (West Indonesian time). The attack killed 202 people (including 88 Australians, 38 Indonesians, 23 Britons, and people of more than 20 other nationalities). Called The Seed, the work is based on the seed and foliage of the Banksia robur, a native plant indigenous to the Shire. And what's incredible is [I no longer fear]traffic jams. It is flanked by the national flags of the victims. After a. There was nobody else there, and it was at that moment I thought 'right, deal with it'.". But the Attorney General's office said on 1 November the execution was "very close. It was then he discovered his right leg had been removed from below the knee, that he had burns to 50 per cent of his body, and he had many shrapnel wounds. David Fyfe was in a bar when three terrorist bombs rocked the holiday resort in October 2002. The attacks claimed the lives of 202 people, including 88 Australians and put some UWA Medical School graduates to the test. There were many acts of individual heroism. [4], Various members of Jemaah Islamiyah, a violent Islamist group, were convicted in relation to the bombings, including three individuals who were sentenced to death. The book, Ketika Nurani Bicara (When Conscience Speaks), tells about the bombing from the perspective of three people: a volunteer who helped evacuate a bombing victim who lost her husband in the blast; a victim who struggled to raise her children without her husband; and a terrorist who regrets his involvement in the bombing.[60]. That I found, I think, at the time, difficult to deal with. The militant organisation is believed to have started planning the bombing some 10 months earlier after ordering a new strategy of hitting soft targets, such as nightclubs and bars. The bombings were an act of terrorism carried out by operatives from Jemaah Islamiah (JI), a South-East Asian group inspired by and linked to Al Qaeda. The media footage was dramatic and horrible. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Suddenly the lights went off. The University of Western Australia is offering more courses than ever before. On 2 September, Bashir was acquitted of treason but convicted of lesser charges and sentenced to a prison term of four years. Mr Fyfe recently returned to Bali for the first time since the bombings. An unofficial list of the dead, missing and injured Australians following the bomb blasts in Bali: 30 Australians are confirmed dead including: Shane Foley, 34 (from the Coogee Beach Dolphins junior rugby league club), Marc Gajardo, 30 (from Cornwall, was living in Byron Bay), Adam Howard, 26 (from Double Bay, member of the Dolphins), Josh Iliffe, 28 (from Kensington, member of the Dolphins), Linda Makawana, 49 (formerly of Kiama, lived in Bali for five years), Dave Mavroudis, 29 (from Wagga Wagga, member of the Dolphins), Jodie O'Shea, 29 (from Como, died in Royal Perth Hospital), Kathy Salvatori, 38 (from Malabar, wife of former rugby league international Craig), Clinton Thompson, 29 (from Griffith, member of the Dolphins), Gerard Yeo, 20 (from Dubbo and member of the Coogee Dolphins), Corey Paltridge, 20 (from Perth, member of Kingsley football club), Robert Thwaites, 24 (from the Gold Coast), Jared Gane, 27 (from Gold Coast, and possibly also a NZ citizen), David Kent, 41 (living in Singapore, formerly Queensland), Joshua Deegan, 22 (from Adelaide, a member of the SANFL club Sturt). And I'm able to really enjoy my life and I'm making every minute count. He circled the word to give him perspective during stressful times in his life since. At the time, I was in a daze. Doctor Billy McNeil stood up for 72 hours and just helped people try and look after their wounds, try and keep them alive. Not quite ready to subscribe? There was just bodies lying around on the ground People are staggering helping other people stagger out. Despite a snapped Achilles tendon in his right leg, he managed to drag himself outside to the pavement before feeling the back of his legs and ending with hands pooled in blood. It was his last memory before waking up in Royal Perth Hospital 12 days later. Currently Executive Manager Asset Operations with Western Australian utility Western Power, Mr Fyfe . The plaques carry the victims' photos, names, and ages; and also details of the event, the design's symbolism, its dedication, and a poem written by the families of the victims. I couldn't really see, my body was covered in blood. [50] McCartney helped his team to a narrow win before announcing his retirement at the end of the game,[49] and his comeback has been cited as one of the AFL's most inspirational stories.[51][52][53][54]. And that kind of galvanised me. Mr Fyfes right leg was amputated in the aftermath of the bombings in October 2002 that killed more than 200 people, including 88 Australians. West Australian Newspapers Limited 2023. Denpasar court official Nengah Sanjaya said the 3-page appeal would be sent to a Cilacap, central Java court. After compiling evidence on the design of the bombs, a group of AFP investigators were sent to Kerobokan prison to interview one of the bomb makersabout its construction. I looked to the left where the Sari Club was, and it was just absolute chaos. A couple from Adelaide who were holidaying on the island, Jon Mason and doctor Irene Kushelew, were with him in the hospital while he had many operations to save his life. I've got my life back. He was sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment. Although a private person, Professor Wood continues to make herself available for presentations and media opportunities, knowing that awareness is fundamental to attracting support for the work that she feels is still unfinished. In 2008, three men were executed for their role in the Bali bombings. We had a quick swim, got ready, went to a place for dinner and then made our way to the Sari Club. [At some point] I said 'I need some tourniquets, I'm bleeding out here'. Police also uncovered training manuals on ambush techniques and numerous articles on jihad. I woke up and saw my mum next to me and she told me I had been unconscious for three days. [3] A further 209 people were injured. Warning: This article contains graphic accounts of the Balibombings and the immediate aftermath of the scene in Kuta Beach, including descriptions of injured people and the dead. (Reuters: David Gray PB)ALAN ATKINSON, former ABC journalist and one of the first reporters on the scene: It was Saturday . [When I got] to the army hospital I could hear the noise of a lot of people. [26], On 13 June 2007, it was reported that Abu Dujana, who might have headed a terrorist cell in Bali, was captured.[27]. "[42] Despite his carefree demeanor throughout his trial and incarceration, the Australian edition of The Daily Telegraph reported Amrozi was pale-faced and shaking in the moments before his execution. Mr Fyfe said he needed to understand what had happened to him. It is set in a black granite pond located in 'Peryman Place' not far from North Cronulla Beach, frequented by many of the seven victims and their families. But Amrozi's mobile phone proved to be the real catch. The pair had been in the Sari Club, which was wrecked by the bigger secondary blast, just two drinks earlier. David Fyfe Chief Executive Officer Greater Perth Area 3K followers 500+ connections Join to connect Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation) University of Strathclyde About Chief. When images of the Bali bombings flashed on the television in his ward, terror and pain and tragedy distilled and concentrated on a small screen, he stopped hospital staff from changing the channel. It was reportedly packed with human excrement. He suffered second-degree burns to over 50% of his body while helping carry others to safety and nearly died during surgery after being transported back to Melbourne. And then I thought 'ohshit, that looks like it's near the Sari Club.'. 196 Australians are confirmed to have been injured, 113 of those seriously, including: Andrew Acheson (from the Forbes Platypii) in Royal North Shore hospital, serious injury, Adrian Acheson, 27 (from Forbes), broken arm, Steven Betland, 21 (from Forbes) in Royal North Shore Hospital, burns, Glenn Dubois, 46, (from Balmain) leg and eye injuries, Simone Hanley, 28, in a critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital, Ryan James, 16 (from Sydney) in a Fremantle Hospital, discharged, Ross McKeon (from NSW) hospitalised in Australia, Joel Murchie, 32, in Royal Perth Hospital, stable, Ali Sumer, 45 (from Sydney) in hospital in Adelaide with burns and a broken leg, Ertn Sumer, 41 (From Sydney) neck injuries, Kristy Webster, 15 (from Marrickville, Sydney) badly broken arm, Steven Armstrong (Melbourne AFL player) minor injuries, Vince Cuni, 28 (from Melbourne) in Royal Perth Hospital, stable, Rick Elliot, 38 (from Melbourne) treated in Darwin hospital for minor injuries, Angela Graham, 28 (from Melbourne) in Concorde Hospital, burns, Dale Atkin, 27 (from Hallam) in intensive care with serious burns, Lynley Huguenin, 22 (from Wantirna, Melbourne) in Alfred Hospital with severe burns and a shrapnel wound, Mick Martyn, (Kangaroos AFL player) burns, Jason McCartney, 28 (Kangaroos AFL player) in Alfred Hospital's intensive care unit with burns, Kim McKerow, 23 (from The Basin, Melbourne) burns and shrapnel injuries, Rachel Miszkowiel, 25, in Royal Perth Hospital, stable, David Robins (Melbourne AFL rookie) minor injuries, Dale Robson, 18,in Royal Perth Hospital, stable, Leanne and sister Samantha Woodgate (from Melbourne) badly burnt, Tracey Ball, 31 (from Perth) in Royal Perth Hospital), stable, Megan Basioli, 15 in Royal Perth Hospital, Lee-Anne Boston, 44, in Royal Perth Hospital, Phil Britten, 22 (from Perth) in an Adelaide hospital, Aaron Cowdery, 29, in a Royal Perth Hospital, stable, Lee Fenton, 20 (from Perth) in Sir Gairdner Hospital, stable, David Fyfe, 33 (Scottish resident of WA), in Royal Perth Hospital, critical, Jade Gaffney, 17 (from Perth) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, stable, Paul Haines, 18 (from Bunbury) in Royal Perth Hospital, stable, Lee Harrison (from Perth) lacerations and cuts, Stuart Henderson, 25 (from Perth) Royal Perth Hospital, stable, Melinda Kemp, 25 (from Perth) in Royal Perth Hospital, Laurie Kerr, 44 (from Perth Kingsley Cats football team) in Royal Perth Hospital, stable, Aaron Lindsey, 19 (from Perth) in Royal Perth Hospital, stable, Justin Panetta, 18 (from Bunbury) in Royal Perth Hospital, stable, discharged 16/10/02, Nadine Ramm, 16 (in Perth) in Fremantle Hospital, Adam Sanford, 19 (from Perth) in a Fremantle Hospital, discharged, Kylee Anne Smith, 30, in Royal Perth Hospital, stable, Anthony Svilisich, 26, Royal Perth Hospital, stable, Tracey Thomas, 41 (from Perth) in a critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital, Connie Watson (from Perth), in Royal Perth Hospital, stable, Chad Wood, 19 (from Perth) in a Fremantle Hospital, discharged, Brendon Barry (from Brisbane) stable condition in a Bali hospital, Jodie Cearns, 35 (from Brisbane and step daughter of Olympic heptathlon gold medallist Glynis Nunn-Cearns) in intensive care in Melbourne's Alfred Hospital, Adam Devine, 21 (Southport footballer) in Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Glen Forster, 35 (from the Gold Coast) Princess Alexandria Hospital, Jayson Pate (from Southport Sharks team) shrapnel wounds, Aaron Rossow, 23 (from Rockhampton) sustained burns to his limbs and back, Jake Ryan, 21 (Southport footballer) severe burns and shrapnel wound, Adam Wright (from Brisbane. David Fyfe was very nearly number 203. He was initially not charged over the Bali attack, although he was frequently accused of being the instigator or inspirer of the attack. The Australian ambassador and Indonesian officials attended the ceremony. And he said the tragedy spurred him on to lead a new life. The dedication included a Balinese Hindu ceremony and the opportunity for mourners to lay flowers and other offerings. It's quite a challenging thing to do. And likewise, when they were following the instructions on how to build the bomb in the van, how to put the explosives in, how to connect the initiation system and how to construct the back of the van, the way it was constructed was not ideal, I guess, is the best word I'm prepared to use. David Fyfe has over 20 years of experience across the energy and telecommunications industries. You will be killed just as you kill, and will be bombed just as you bomb. The first lotjust had their clothes on. 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