Emerald RSL Sub-Branch Inc.

 

Anzac Day 2020 in Emerald

And so it was

Not the same - BUT still the same

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While all of Emerald commemorated their Anzac Day privately at home at the end of their driveway,

a few of us attended Anzac Place.

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We lit the large Anzac fire, I delivered The Ode and the Last Post was played by our traditional bugler - Tom Saar. I then laid a wreath on behalf of the RSL. Then the kookaburras saluted in the traditional manner.

We missed Puffing Billy.

And then it was over - not the same, BUT still the same. We still "remembered".

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After the service our local Ambos sent one of their members over to play the bagpipes. Ronan was amazing and he will be back next year. Check out his recital on the link to our videos below.

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During the day many residents and community groups came to Anzac Place to place their wreath on our memorial or pin a poppy on the WW1 plaque. 

Thanks to Matt Cocks and Daz Tidey for assisting on the day - at a safe distance!

Peter Maloney.

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Lest We Forget

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