Herbert Mason
Ms D’AMBROSIO (Mill Park—Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Minister for Solar Homes) (09:36): I rise to mourn and pay tribute to Mr Herbert Alec Mason, who sadly passed away on 23 October 2019. Herb was a club life member of the Epping RSL, having been secretary in 1998 and 1999 before becoming sub-branch president from 2000 until the end of 2017, when he retired. For more than 20 years Herb demonstrated outstanding service to the Epping RSL and the wider RSL network. He represented the RSL on the City of Whittlesea Australia Day Awards Committee. He was active in local school visits to promote the importance of Anzac Day services and commemorations, and he developed a strong relationship with and provided support to Ivanhoe Grammar School cadets. Herb was the City of Whittlesea Australian Citizen of the Year in 2009. He also provided one-on-one Anzac Day services in local nursing homes. In 2003 Herb was involved in the establishment of bowling greens and a bowling club at Epping RSL, which today is a vibrant sporting club at Epping RSL. He developed and maintained support for a disadvantaged girls basketball team annually.
I had the pleasure of knowing Herb and joining with him at many Anzac Day remembrance events at the Epping RSL, and I cannot imagine not having his presence at future events. Herb lived and breathed the Epping RSL, and his legacy will live on for future generations. I offer my sincere condolences to Herb’s wife, Teresa, his children, Jennifer, Brett and Maddie, and his son-in-law, Stephen. Vale, Herb Mason.