Silence fell on the Western Front of WWI at the signing of the armistice between the Allied forces and Germany at 11am on 11 November, 1918, the anniversary of the event marked ever since with a minute silence to remember those who died to maintain our way of life, MC Robert Upham told guests at the Remembrance Day ceremony at Tewantin-Noosa RSL subbranch on Monday.
Tewantin-Noosa sub branch president Greg Terry said the subbranch took great pride in organising the Remembrance Day ceremony, recognising the significance the day holds not only within our nation but within the military community.
WWI claimed more than 60,000 lives and many more returned back home bearing physical and psychological wounds, he said.
“The announcement war had ceased was met with celebration across the nation but it was not universal and not without reservation.
“Too many lives had been lost, too many left with wounds or trauma. Communities across the country shared sorrow for losing cherished loved ones. In response memorials were built to honour those who served and to ensure their memory and legacy will live on forever.”
Today we honour and pay tribute to these incredibly brave men and women who fought on distant battlefields far from home and loved ones, sacrificing everything for their country, driven by a profound sense of duty and honour, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton said at the service.
“We must as a community and as individuals strive everyday to honour their memory and legacy by being our best and doing our best and ensure never again that lives will be lost for the freedoms we enjoy.”
Remembrance Day services were held across the region to remember more than 100,000 Australians who have paid the ultimate price in various conflicts and to pay respect to all defence men and women who keep our country safe and secure.
