ABC Online | Navy member of 36 years, Lieutenant Commander Steven Noakes, died on border patrol operation ABC Online A statement released by Defence on behalf of his family described Lieutenant Commander Noakes as "a much loved husband, father, brother, uncle, son and proud Navy member". "He devoted 36 years of his life to serving his country and for that we couldn't ... Navy sailor who died was 'happiest at sea' Navy member Steven Noakes remembered as 'much loved husband, father and proud navy man' Australian Navy Member Who Died On Border Patrol Vessel Identified |