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This year’s Anzac ceremony drew an impressive turnout: hundreds of Griffith residents gathered at Memorial Gardens to commemorate and celebrate the sacrifice of Anzac in World War I. : 30. Hundreds of people gathered in the procession, from current and former military and women to representatives of local schools and youth groups. The procession led the gathered to the memorial gardens, where exciting stories were told and wreaths were laid. A flyover from the heritage plane provided by the RAAF was also held. In recent years, local people involved in the war have given an address, and this year Lachlan Date shared the story of his relationship. Mr. Dayt’s fascination with the history of his family and the history of the war in Australia led him around the world, and he and his family participated in Anzac ceremonies all the way to London and Gallipoli. He shared the story of his great-grandfather Frank Bartle Levige. Mr. Levige fought in both world wars before eventually dying of malnutrition and disease in Sandakan on the island of Borneo. “It was near the eight-mile camp that Frank and his comrades would leave an eternal impression … for Frank to last two years in this death camp, he had to have a spirit of desire, even when there were hard and inhuman times,” Data said. “Frank lived at a time when soldiers were working and completing daily affairs without shoes and appropriate clothing, as their issued uniform had not been replaced or repaired. When soldiers lost their identity because of ungodly thin bodies due to prolonged cuts in food rations … to live and survive in these conditions, he had to have the ability to comfort and be cheerful. ” “In 2019, we stood in the cemetery knowing the result. We looked at his tombstone – we saw hundreds, we saw thousands not just prisoners of war, but war heroes, “he said. READ MORE: Along with Mr. Date’s moving speech, the audience took part in a minute of silence, laid wreaths and led the prayer by the newly appointed RSL Chaplain, Father Thomas Leslie. Terry Walsh said it was nice to see such a turnout, especially from schools and youth. He described it as a promise that Anzac Day would be celebrated long into the future. Not to forget. Our journalists make every effort to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can access our trusted content:
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This year’s Anzac ceremony drew an impressive turnout: hundreds of Griffith residents gathered at Memorial Gardens to commemorate and commemorate the sacrifice of Anzac in World War I.
The ceremonies began with worship at 5 a.m., before the procession along Banna Avenue at 10:30 p.m. Hundreds of people gathered in the procession, from current and former military and women to representatives of local schools and youth groups.
The procession led the gathered to the memorial gardens, where exciting stories were told and wreaths were laid.
A flyover from the heritage plane provided by the RAAF was also held.
In recent years, local people involved in the war have given an address, and this year Lachlan Date shared the story of his relationship.
Mr. Dayt’s fascination with the history of his family and the history of the war in Australia led him around the world, and he and his family participated in Anzac ceremonies all the way to London and Gallipoli.
He shared the story of his great-grandfather Frank Bartle Levige. Mr. Levige fought in both world wars before eventually dying of malnutrition and disease in Sandakan on the island of Borneo.
“It was near the eight-mile camp that Frank and his comrades would leave an eternal impression … for Frank to last two years in this death camp, he had to have a spirit of desire, even when there were hard and inhuman times,” Data said.
“Frank lived at a time when soldiers were working and completing daily affairs without shoes and appropriate clothing, as their issued uniform had not been replaced or repaired. When soldiers lost their identity because of ungodly thin bodies due to prolonged cuts in food rations … to live and survive in these conditions, he had to have the ability to comfort and be cheerful. ”
“In 2019, we stood in the cemetery knowing the result. We looked at his tombstone – we saw hundreds, we saw thousands not just prisoners of war, but war heroes, “he said.
Along with Mr. Date’s moving speech, the gathered participated in a minute of silence, laid wreaths and led the prayer by newly appointed RSL Chaplain Father Thomas Leslie.
Terry Walsh said it was nice to see such a turnout, especially from schools and youth. He described it as a promise that Anzac Day would be celebrated long into the future.
Our journalists make every effort to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can access our trusted content:
