The Gap RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day 2018 The threat of rain was evident in early hours of ANZAC Day, but the weather improved in time for the Dawn Service, which was attended by approximately 1000. The 9am ANZAC Commemoration service began with a march from The Gap State High School - led by Captains Lilli Corrias-Smith and Lachlan Varley, Trent Wiseman and followed by two vehicles carrying “Kiwi” (Marco) Gibbons and The Gap RSL’s longest serving member Vic LeFeuvre, driven by Chris Goopy and Craig Wilsmore. Singing Nurse Lisa Smith delighted the crowd already seated in Walton Bridge Reserve, prior to the arrival of the veterans and those participating in the march. Locals stood up to five deep in places along the march route along Waterworks Road, applauding the veterans and children marching towards Walton Bridge Memorial in Glen Affric Street. The reviewing officer and salute was taken by Lt. Joel Martin of the 2/14th Light Horse Regiment, with Gap RSL Sub Branch President Cathy Sweet. Anticpating record attendancei for the service, organisers arranged additional stadium seating which catered for over 400 additional seats. Despite this, the memorial park was full to overflowing with
local schools, guides, scouts and other representatives of local and community groups. The Catafalaque Party comprised Cpl. Garrard; LCPL Van-Wezell Troopers Tai, Hilbert, Brewer. The Gap State High School Choir, conducted by Ms R Dargusch and accompanied by Mrs J Collins gave a moving rendition of In Flanders Fields. Following the ANZAC address and laying of wreaths, the choir sang the Australian and New Zealand national anthems. The Last Post and Rouse were performed by bugler Mr. C Hodgkinson of The Gap State High School. Pastor Gary Rucci gave the prayer and reading and at the conclusion of the service, the Lord’s Prayer and Benediction. The Gap RSL Sub-Branch thank The Gap community and in particular the Brisbane City Council, Federal and State governments, local community organisations and businesses for their ongoing support in the conducting of the Service of Commemoration. Many thanks are also extended to Alex Gow Funerals for the provision of water during the services, as well as acknowledging the generosity of shoppers at The Gap Village Shopping Centre who purchased badges and merchandise in the lead up to ANZAC Day 2018. Lest We Forget
Reviewing Officer Lt. Joel Martin with Gap RSL Sub Branch President Cathy Sweet
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David Esler (Vice Pres); Trent Wiseman (PR); Sgt. Matt Bright (Vice Pres); Doug Parry (Sec); Helen Wilson; The Gap RSL’s longest serving member Vic Le Feuvre (front); John Pepper; Dick Dunstan; Douglas Clendinen and Arthur Clendinen.
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