State of Barwon: Barwon to remember our war veterans’ sacrafices

By Kevin Humphries
April 19 2017 - 4:00am

A number of Anzac Day commemorative events will be held across Barwon this year, as we continue to commemorate the Centenary of the First World War and other major events in Australia’s military history. I would like to encourage everyone to take the time to pause and remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. This day gives us all an opportunity to show our eternal gratitude for their service and for the freedoms that we enjoy every day. The courage shown by the first Anzacs and the events that followed are entwined in our national identity and we continue to honour their courage, sacrifice and tenacity. As we pause to remember the service and sacrifice of our military personnel, the annual Anzac Day commemorations will again provide Australians the opportunity to be part of this traditional mark of respect. Across the state, the NSW Government’s Soil Collection Program is taking samples of soil from 1699 places where people enlisted for the Great War. They will be displayed at the refurbished Anzac War Memorial in Hyde Park in 2018. Visit www.centenaryofanzac.nsw.gov.au for information on commemorative activities taking place throughout NSW.

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