Anzac Day Dawn Service @ Lutwyche Cemetery
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Event: 25/04/2012
Every year on April 25th, Australians commemorate the friendship formed between the Australians and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli in 1915. This has become an important day to recognise the mateship, courage and sacrifice of service personnel.
A very special dawn service, that both my father and myself have attended on a number of occasions, is held at the Lutwyche Cemetery. It attracts large groups of people, who huddle around chatting quietly and attaching badges. Often people hand out small glowing battery candles.
A hush descends over the crowd, often rugged up against the cold at this time of the morning in April. You can hear a pin drop, then the eerie silence is broken by the bugle call.
We are invited to turn our thoughts to those who have fought, those who have died and those currently engaged bravely serving their country.
We can place any wreaths or flowers at the monument as a tribute.
It is one of the most moving ceremonies I have attended. There is no doubt all who attend the service feel the immense pride of Anzac Day.
The service assembles at 5.15am for a starting time of 5.30am.
Following the dawn service there is plenty to be involved in at Kedron Wavell Services Club. They have planned a gunfire breakfast, march and service for the day.
Check out details at www.kedron-wavell.com.au
A very special dawn service, that both my father and myself have attended on a number of occasions, is held at the Lutwyche Cemetery. It attracts large groups of people, who huddle around chatting quietly and attaching badges. Often people hand out small glowing battery candles.
We are invited to turn our thoughts to those who have fought, those who have died and those currently engaged bravely serving their country.
We can place any wreaths or flowers at the monument as a tribute.
It is one of the most moving ceremonies I have attended. There is no doubt all who attend the service feel the immense pride of Anzac Day.
The service assembles at 5.15am for a starting time of 5.30am.
Following the dawn service there is plenty to be involved in at Kedron Wavell Services Club. They have planned a gunfire breakfast, march and service for the day.
Check out details at www.kedron-wavell.com.au
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Why? ANZAC Day dawn service
When: April 25th, assemble 5.15am, start 5.30am
Website: www.kedron-wavell.com.au
Where: Lutwyche cemetery, War graves section
Cost: Free
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