I just heard the news today from his mother. Dean took his own life, about a month ago, in the Melbourne area. I had known Dean, for many years, and I know a lot of you veterans did as well. He had asked for some time away, however, went officially missing several weeks back. I knew his health was failing and understand he was just released from a hospital 3 days prior... but I never expected this.
He was a good guy and worked with me since 2007. He'll be missed by those who knew him.
RIP Aussie Rebel, he was 48.