Keeping the spirit of Gallipoli forever

l FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND

RSL Queensland is calling on Far North Queenslanders to join local ANZAC Day commemorations on Tuesday next week (April 25) to recognise service people across the region.

Across Cairns, Douglas Shire and the Cassowary Coast 15 services will be held for residents to attend to pay tribute to Anzacs.

RSL Queensland State President Major General Stephen Day acknowledged the importance of all Queenslanders supporting, recognising, and participating in ANZAC Day.

“ANZAC Day is a day where we remember and commemorate all of those who have sacrificed so much to secure the freedoms and way of life that we, as Australians, are so privileged to have,” MajGen Day said.

“There’s no greater way to honour the selfless contribution of our past and present service personnel than by participating in your local ANZAC Day commemorations and keeping the spirit of our ANZACs alive,” he said.

“Not only is this a profoundly meaningful time to remember those who fell at Gallipoli, ANZAC Day is an important date to commemorate all those who have served in a range of modern conflicts and peacekeeping operations at home and abroad.

“It is also an important occasion to acknowledge the contribution of Defence families and those who have played a pivotal role in supporting veterans both during and after service.”