Remembrance Day Commemorated Across The Region

Around 50 people attended the Remembrance Day Service in Cannonvale this Tuesday 11 November. The service opened with a welcome from the President of Airlie Beach RSL Club Dianne Trueman, followed by a short address and prayer led by Father Andy Wilson.

Father Wilson reflected on the anniversary of the end of World War I, honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice, those wounded in battle, and those who continue to bear the emotional scars of war.

Attendees joined together in the Prayer of Remembrance, giving thanks for the courage and sacrifice of servicemen and women and dedicating themselves to the pursuit of justice, freedom, and peace.

Wreaths were laid to the sound of piper Mick Patullo before John Schweitzer recited The Ode to the Fallen. The service then paused for the Last Post, the lowering of the national flag, and a minute’s silence, followed by the Rouse and flag raising by Bryce Fraser.

Jenni Borellini and Airlie Norton led the New Zealand and Australian national anthems respectively, before Father Wilson offered a prayer for those who serve in the Australian Defence Force. The ceremony concluded with the Lord’s Prayer and a reading of In Flanders Fields by John Schweitzer.

We will remember them.

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