Remembrance Day 2021

Remembrance Day on 11 November was a time for us to take a pause from our busy lives, reflect on the tragedy of war, and to think about those who lost their lives as a result of war, and those who were left behind. Many members of the St Michael’s community wore Legacy Australia poppies—a sign that we respect and honour those who have fought in war. We also reinstalled our ‘Field of Poppies’, which was created in collaboration with Mrs Raelene Harper and Ms Lyn Berry, daughters of late members of the 14/32 Battalion. Teacher and ex-serviceman, Mr Bruce Sampson, attended the Shrine of Remembrance to lay a wreath for the 14/32 Australian Infantry Battalion. St Michael’s formalised its relationship with the 14/32 Australian Infantry Battalion AIF Association in 2004 and became the custodian of the Battalion’s regimental banner. We honour those who lost their lives as a result of war, and those who were left behind. Lest We Forget.

1. Hewison House dressed with poppies 2. The Field of Poppies 3. St Michael's wreath for 14/32 Battalion