Thursday, 16 November 2023

Remembrance Day

Jess WILSON (Kew) (09:47): At 11 am on 11 November 1918 World War I came to an end after four years of horrific fighting. Sixty thousand Australian soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Last Saturday, 105 years to the day, I joined the Kew RSL and our local community at the cenotaph in Kew Junction to commemorate our fallen soldiers. It was wonderful to have our local schools represented, with students laying wreaths. To all the schools – Carey Baptist Grammar, Genazzano college, Kew East Primary School, Kew Primary School, Methodist Ladies’ College, Ruyton Girls’ School and Trinity Grammar – thank you for paying tribute to the Australian service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. A special mention to Kew High School, where the students made the wreath from foliage and flowers from the school grounds as a mark of their respect. The current unrest around the world serves as a great reminder to cherish our liberal democracy and acknowledge the great sacrifices of those who have made it possible. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month we will remember them.