
VALE – Brian Frederick Swift (Swifty) – RAA
The family of our good friend, Brian Frederick Swift (Swifty) have advised of his death on Friday 14 March 2025. He was 74. Brian served in Vietnam with Headquarters Battery 4th Field Regiment, from March 1970 until March 1971. He later transferred to Army Public Relations and worked with the ‘Army’ Newspaper.
After Army, he was a businessman, served in a Public Relations role with the Australian Federal Police and later the Queensland Police.
Brian passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Buderim Private Hospital. He is survived by wife Sandi, children Chris, Mark, Paul, Peter, Karen and Robert and Grandchildren Abbie, Wil, Jayden, Jack, Samantha, Fraser, Theo, Kirra, Max, Liv, and Leo.
A celebration of life service, including an RSL Poppy Service, will be held on Thursday 20 March from 11am at the Kawana Surf Club, 99 Pacific Bvld, Buddina. Following the service, the family invite you to a wake at the same venue where stories and memories can be recalled. The family have asked that you wear something that reflects your connection with Brian, but there is no obligation.
RIP Brian Frederick Swift
Peter Bruce.