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27th April 2023
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ANZAC Day on the Southern Downs
Selina Venier
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n every pocket of the Southern Downs on Tuesday April 25, there was respect for what Australians have always commemorated on the day where we "pause to remember and honour those who have served to protect our country". "(They are the) unsung, unknown and often unidentified heroes who fought and died for the freedoms we gratefully enjoy
today," Southern Downs Regional Council published. Reflecting on his address to the hundreds who would gather in ceremonies during April 25, SDRC Mayor Vic Pennisi pondered how "the fateful battle at Gallipoli in 1915 became the catalyst to the birth of our nation’s rich history of mateship and sacrifice for others". “I can not imagine what the battle field was like on that day," he said. "I often reflect on the ANZACs and what it was like to continue to climb that hill in
spite of overwhelming odds. "They have influenced and taught us so much - (they were) a collective group of people who fought and died for the freedoms we enjoy, and often take for granted. "We think freedom is our right when in fact, it’s a freedom we owe the ANZACs. These people shaped this nation and they deserve our gratitude and respect. They left their families behind and joined together to create a formidable fighting fellowship that will always be remembered."
Mayor Pennisi said he "salutes" their courage, and more, saying, "I salute ... their approach to comradeship, their tenacity, and their selfless sacrifice. I believe that all Australians will feel some connection with those who fought battles past. We enjoy the freedom they so richly deserved, and many never experienced. I acknowledge their strength. It is a strength that we have inherited and it continues to shine in each and every one of us today. “It is important to honour and say thank you to all those who
have risked so much in conflicts all over the world. Few of us have ever had to risk everything ourselves, or chance our loved ones to the dangers of war. Today, a new generation of our soldiers, airmen and sailors are serving in troubled locations and I humbly pay tribute to you all. “We will remember them. Lest we forget.” The Dawn Services across the Downs were well attended with more primary school students seen in both Stanthorpe and Warwick than has been The Teitzel Family on April 25 in Warwick. Photo: Deborah Wheeler. noted in past years.
25 April dawn Deborah Wheeler Contributed
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n the pre-dawn at Leslie Park in Warwick, hundreds of people gathered in preparation for the Dawn Service. With clear skies and a cool, gentle breeze, they waited
patiently for the proceedings to commence. Piper Neil Burley played the bagpipes from the balcony of the Warwick Town Hall The 11th Light Horse Warwick Montrose Troop, 25/49th RQR formed the Catafalque Party and members of the 17th ACU Cadets were in attendance. Michael Spiller played the bugle. Photo by Deborah Wheeler.
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