Remembrance Day 2012

 Thursday, 1 November 2012

Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP is urging all Hills residents to attend a Remembrance Day Service on Sunday 11^th November 2012.

“One of the most important parts of being Australian is to honour the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country so that we may enjoy the freedom and way of life that we do today,” Mr Hawke said.

“With Remembrance Day being held on a Sunday this year, it is a great opportunity for all Australians to pause from their daily activities to reflect upon, remember and commemorate the service of all Australians who have been killed in wars in defence of Australian values.

“For those who want to get directly involved there are plenty of opportunities. Castle Hill RSL is having a service on Remembrance Day, Sunday 11^th November 2012.

“Whether you go to a service at an RSL club or not, pausing for a minute at 11am is an important gesture that I encourage everyone to make.”

Originally known as ‘Armistice Day’, Remembrance Day commemorates the dead and injured of all wars. In World War One more than 63,000 Australians were killed and more than 100,000 were wounded. Since Federation, more than 103,000 Australians have been killed in action during war service. Their names are recorded on the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial, which was also opened on Remembrance Day and this year turns 71.

“Observing Remembrance Day is both a powerful Australian tradition in its own right, but links Australia’s involvement in the defence of freedom with the struggle of others who fought along side us,” Mr Hawke concluded.