We will remember them

THE sun shone brightly and the crowds gathered to remember and pay their respects at ANZAC Day services across the district.

By Staff Writer

United in remembrance: Tony Geyer, senior vice-president of Warrnambool RSL, and Kings College school captains Zac Griffin and Allyson Thomas, were among a large crowd that gathered at the Warrnambool War Memorial on Tuesday to remember and pay their respects to the fallen, and to those who continue to serve our nation.

Warrnambool RSL president Michael Bellamy welcomed a large gathering at the Warrnambool War Memorial, as veterans, school children, families and representatives from various community, service and sporting clubs stood side by side to remember the fallen and pay tribute to all those who served, and continue to serve, our nation.

“Today is of great significance as we gather to remember and pay tribute to all those who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations,” Mr Bellamy said.

Mr Bellamy and members of the Warrnambool and District Pipes and Drums earlier led a procession along Liebig Street to the memorial. Crowds lined both sides of the street to watch and cheer as war veterans marched, along with members of the Air Force and Army cadets, school groups, guides, scouts and various community groups.

Vehicles from the Military Vehicles Restoration Club added to the atmosphere of the parade.

Throughout the morning a large number of floral arrangements were laid including those from Warrnambool City mayor Debbie Arnott, Member for Wannon Dan Tehan, and various schools, community groups and service organisations.

Tuesday’s fine weather also saw crowds gather for morning services in Dennington, Hawkesdale, Yambuk and Port Fairy along with afternoon services in Koroit and Panmure.