By RON LANE
FOR those of us who attended the 9am Anzac Day Memorial Service at Tewantin, I think we would agree that one of the most moving moments was when the students chosen to represent the various schools, assembled in front of the old diggers and as a sign of respect, acknowledged their service to their country.
Along with the students were nipper representatives from the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club Locky Younger and Lilly Tindall. The club has for years laid a wreath at this service, and following last year’s re-enactment of the landing on Noosa’s Main Beach, many young members have expressed a wish to somehow become more involved.
As a result a team of 12 members both senior and nippers, took part in the march and
ceremony. With a Role of Honour Board, now proudly hanging on display in the club, some young members are becoming more aware of the contribution these past lifesavers made, to not only their community but also their country.
With names such as New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya, Vietnam and Afghanistan mentioned, it tends to add to the pride and tradition of the club. Proud to say that many more clubs are starting to recognise the military service of their members.
Let us not forget that one of our lifesavers Frank McNamara of the Elwood Life Saving Club won the Victoria Cross during WWI. Also a book entitled, Those Who Served: Surf Life Savers at War by Stan Vesper, is now in circulation. Lest We Forget.
