Charleville RSL Sub Branch Remembrance Day Service hailed a huge success
It’s been 104 years since the end of World War I, but Charleville community outdid themselves with this year’s Remembrance Day service to honour those who have fallen in the line of duty. View the full gallery here.
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On Friday the Charleville RSL Sub Branch outperformed themselves yet again after a stellar turnout for their annual Remembrance Day service.
Crowds of up to 70 people gathered at the Charleville War Memorial Cenotaph, with prominent community figures attending including Murweh Shire Mayor Shaun ‘Zoro’ Radnedge and councillors Red Alexander and Robert Eckel.
Mr Radnedge, who has been to his fair share of Charleville Remembrance Day services, said it was fantastic to see the whole community united for the important day.
He said he was impressed by the large number of young people attending and was happy to see local schools and scouting groups involved.
“They’re going to be the leaders, so it’s good that they were involved and continue to carry on this tradition,” he said.
“The Sub Branch always do a great job, it was very inclusive and very personal.
“(Remembrance Day) is an important part of our military history.
“It marks the end of World War I and we lost a lot of great people in that war.
“It’s just another moment in time where we can sit back and reflect on the sacrifices our forefathers and foresisters made to make our lifestyle one of the best in the world.”
Charleville RSL Sub Branch president Greg Field said representatives from across the community gathered for what was a moving Remembrance Day service.
“We are extremely grateful to everyone who participated and attended our Remembrance Day service and took a moment out of their day to honour those who gave their lives in service to our country,” he said.
“Charleville RSL is proud to host a commemorative service each Remembrance Day, bringing together community members of all ages, alongside our local veterans, to remember together.”
Remembrance Day marks the moment the guns fell silent on the Western Front after more than four years of continuous warfare.
With their armies retreating, German leaders signed an armistice (suspension of fighting), bringing an end to World War I.
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month hundreds of thousands of Australians paused and reflected on those who served and sacrificed their lives in war and conflicts.
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