South Burnett residents pay tribute on Remembrance Day
The South Burnett fell silent this morning to commemorate the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, marking 103 years since the end of World War I. See all the photos here:
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Residents stopped across the South Burnett region to observe Remembrance Day and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Flight Sergeant Troy Taylor, who oversees the delivery of training to ADF member, was a special guest of the Kingaroy service at Memorial Park Rotunda.
Sergeant Taylor was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 as part of Operation Slipper, where he provided intelligence support to Australian and allied forces in Oruzgan province.
“It's been more than 100 years since the guns fell silent on the western front on the last day at war,” Sergeant Taylor said.
“One might question why we need to hold these ceremonies after all this time. However, days like this serve an important purpose.
“On a day like this we can honour those who came before us. They endured conditions which many people alive today, myself included, can’t possibly imagine.
“It was their duty and sacrifice that allowed this country to be as is today. Not just the physical infrastructure and people of the country, but as a nation, our culture and spirit have been shaped by our involvement in conflict.
“This shaping has not made us into a fearful, bitter or warlike people, but rather honest, resilient and optimistic. “
Students from Kingaroy State High School sang the national anthems of Australia, which was performed in both Yugambeh and English, and New Zealand.
The Lament was played by Ross Page of Kingaroy as attendees laid wreaths as a tribute to their fallen friends, family and comrades.
This year’s Day of Remembrance marks 103 years since the end of World War I.
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