In memory of someone special
In memory of our friend and colleague Bruce Thompson, we want to make a difference to the disadvantaged Australian children supported by The Smith Family.
The Smith Family helps children in need to succeed at school, so they can create better futures for themselves. By making a donation today, you can help the memory of our loved one carry on through this very special fundraiser.
Donations over $2 are tax deductible and you will receive a tax receipt via email.
Thank you so much for your support during this time.
Thank you to my Sponsors

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Geoscape Australia

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Frontiersi
In memory of Bruce. We will be forever grateful for the impact you had on us individually, and the enormous contribution you made to our organisation and the spatial industry.

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Alana Birchall

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Anson Australia
We are grateful to have know and worked with such a wise, kind and humble leader. From the team at Anson Australia

$510
Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-ghouse
Beloved Bruce has touched our lives in many ways. He has worked hard. Time for him to rest in peace. A legend we will miss forever.

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Peter Ferguson & John Lynch

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Ian Oppermann
For Bruce, A true gentleman, a visionary, a friend, a fellow lover of maps. You are missed.

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Robert Crossley

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T.o. Chan
The passing of Bruce is a big loss to the spatial community and many of us who know and worked with him closely. He is a visionary, an innovator, a friend and mentor. He has dedicated all of his public career to the growth and promotion of spatial. We all remember his humour and cheeky smile. We'll all miss him!

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Carmel Mcgregor

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Steve Jacoby
Thanks Wayne for all your efforts - a good friend gone too soon. Cheers, Steve

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Shalon Thompson
Uncle Bruce, you will forever be in our hearts.

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Mary Maini
Rest In Peace my friend. We will all miss you but never forget you.

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Dawn R
Vale Bruce. So sad to say goodbye, but so proud to have worked with you. An outstanding leader, and an example to us all of how to make a difference.

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Eric & Sandy Sharpham
Bruce we miss you, we love you. You have changed our lives for the better.

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Natalie And Sabrina
Sabrina and I are profoundly saddened by the untimely of such a nice man that we only knew briefly and were hoping to see back in UK. Our sincere condolences to his family and particularly to our lovely friend, his wife Susan Cowan. Natalie

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Narelle Underwood
In memory of Bruce - a true gentleman, amazing leader, visionary and friend. Your influence and impact lives on in your legacy across the geospatial industry xx

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Pauline Mccloskey

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Peter Ferguson

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Domenic Brasacchio
To a great man, mentor and leader, lots of good memories working together and always appreciated.

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Nan Allen

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Damion Brown

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Emma Padovan
They say the candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as long. Poignantly true in this case. Bruce was an amazing person and leaves an amazing legacy. I feel privileged to have known Bruce if only for a short time.

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Fatemeh Azizi
Sending my condolences to Susan. I will be praying for strength, peace, and comfort for her and Bruce's families.

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Em Hogan
In memory of our colleague Bruce, a wonderful man.

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Anonymous

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Brad Coughlan
Too soon. You will be sadly missed. Rest In Peace. Brad, Ingrid & the kids.

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Chris O'leary
Best wishes and condolences to Bruce and his family, friends and colleagues. Wish I had more time to get to know you better

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Daniel Miller
In honour of a great leader, role model, visionary and friend.

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Karina Donaire
To a boss with great ideas and who was fun and funny, a mentor who was indomitable and supportive and an all round gentleman who will be missed terribly! It is a great privilege to have been your friend and I'm grateful for all the good times and humour we've shared. KD

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Em, Ned, Caro And James
We can’t believe you’re no longer here Bruce. Thank you for everything you’ve brought to the Cowan clan, and for the beautiful relationship you shared with our beloved Susan. Much love

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Chris Buckley
To Sue and the amazing extended Cowan family ... my sincere condolences and hopes for light and fond memories ahead.

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Trish Petty

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Mark Mindlin

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Phil Delaney
In memory of Bruce, his humble approach to revolutionising our profession will leave more than a lifetime of change. You will be greatly missed by us all

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Duncan Brooks
Bruce has left a great legacy to the Australian spatial landscape, he was a great innovator, leader, mentor and friend to many of us and will be sadly missed.

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Anonymous

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Roshni Sharma
In memory of Bruce - a visionary leader who has created a lasting, impactful legacy.

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Eldar Rubinov

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Lizzie Bruce
I'm so sorry. Very glad to have spent time with you and Bruce in Canberra. Much love.

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Robyn Mccutcheon
Bruce was a visionary and an inspiring leader. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work in his team. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

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Warren Maguire
Thank you Bruce on being such a great visionary, leader and on a personal note assisting my professional development. You were the ultimate spatial entrepreneur, your ideas are now the foundations of spatial in Victoria and nationally. You touched many hearts and minds. Warren

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Ross Johnson
Such a terrible loss to hear of Bruce's passing. He was such a visionary for the Australian spatial industry. I think his legacy will be driving the development of Spatial Digital Twins.

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Annette Mcardle

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Tattiana Marcas

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Shawn Ryan

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Chris Taylor

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Simone Reedy

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Kate Wilkinson

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Will Lesh

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Stephanie Taylor

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Stephanie Taylor

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Emily Rucker
He was a gentleman and a most excellent collaborator, contributor and leader. Vale Bruce.

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Robert Charteris

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Margarita
Bruce made an impact even in the short time that I knew him. A kind, smart and funny person who will missed.

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David Turner
Bruce was the champion of cool. Always calm, gentle and considered in his words. The really nice thing is that we all learnt a great deal from Bruce so his legacy will continue for a very very long time.

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Anonymous

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Nicky Lewis

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Anonymous
A local neighbour in Bathurst, I so wish I had known Bruce better. What a great cause in honour of a great man.

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Rory Brown

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Frank Bellmunt
True gentleman, will always remember the genuine man and smile

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Vicki Ryan

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Matt Dawson

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Leanne Mills

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Anonymous

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Lorien Kaye

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Mats Henrikson

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John Tansey
Vale Bruce. One is smartest, nicest, most humble people you could have the good luck to meet.

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Helen Cooney

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Michelle Fryzuk

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Simon Hunter
In honour of a great friend, valued colleague and exceptional leader.

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Joanna Kraatz

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Anonymous

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Beverley Paul

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David Thompson
Always the best brother

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Wendyn Robinson

$20.80
Mark Musgrove

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Philip Campbell

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Gloria Hallett

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In memory of Bruce, his friendship with our staff and directors, and vision and support for our company and industry. We will so miss him.