Pause and reflect this Remembrance Day

Bonner residents are encouraged to observe a minute’s silence this Remembrance Day, to reflect on the service and sacrifice of all those Australians who have suffered and died in times of war.

Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said it was important to continue the tradition of pausing at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month to commemorate our fallen.

“For more than a century, Australians have stood together on Remembrance Day to remember the more than 102,000 Australian service personnel who have served or lost their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations,” Mr Vasta said.

“It is one of the most important days of the year for not only our veterans, but for all Australians.

“Across Bonner today, locals and communities are coming together at the various services taking place to observe a minute’s silence in honour of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.”

On Remembrance Day it is a tradition to honour the fallen by wearing a red poppy, the flower that grew in the battlefields of France and Belgium during the First World War.

“Bonner has a proud history of military service and I encourage all members of our community to buy and wear a poppy this Remembrance Day. Buying a poppy from your nearest RSL sub-branch makes a difference to their work supporting our local veterans.”

Australians are also able to access commemorative resources for Remembrance Day, including stories from those who served, from the Anzac Portal.

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Bonner community reflects on Remembrance Day

The Bonner community will stand in silent reflection and remembrance of the sacrifice of our fallen man and women who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations this Remembrance Day.

Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said for more than a century Australians had paused at 11am on 11 November to acknowledge our fallen service men and women.

“Remembrance Day is one of the most important days of our year as it represents a time where Australians can stand together with our service personnel and veterans to remember those who have lost their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping,” Mr Vasta said.

“Originally known as Armistice Day, this day was in commemoration of the moment the guns of the Western Front fell silent on 11 November 1918 at 11 am.

“Just over 20 years later, Australia joined the Second World War, during which more than 39,000 Australians gave their lives. It was after the wars ended that 11 November became known as Remembrance Day.”

Tragically, over a century of service in wars, conflicts or peacekeeping operations, more than 102,000 Australian men and women have now made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

This Remembrance Day wear a red poppy to show they will never be forgotten.

Mr Vasta said on Remembrance Day we remember all our fallen service personnel and the sacrifices they have made, including the many locals who have served.

“It is incredibly important to continue the tradition of pausing in remembrance and respect of our fallen defence personnel, now and into the future,” Mr Vasta said.

“I encourage all members of the Bonner community to mark this day in a solemn and dignified manner by partaking in the minutes silence, or attending one of the local services.”

Remembrance Day Services in Bonner include:

Bayside National Servicemen’s Association7am – Darling Point Memorial, Manly.  

Holland Park/ Mt Gravatt RSL sub-branch 10.15am – Memorial Hall – 58 Arnold St, Holland Park

Wynnum RSL sub-branch10.30am – Pandanus Room of Wynnum RSL – 174 Tingal Rd, Wynnum

Manly Lota RSL sub-branch10.30am – Richard Russell Park, Manly 

This Remembrance Day, wear a red poppy in remembrance of our fallen.Along with the red poppy, the veteran community are encouraged to wear their Veteran Lapel Pin or Reservist Lapel Pin, provided as part of the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant, as a way to readily identify service to our nation through the defence force.

Australians are encouraged to share their personal commemorations on social media by using the #RemembranceDay. For more information about Remembrance Day, visit the Anzac Portal.

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CITIPOINTE MARKS ARMISTICE DAY WITH NEW MEMORIAL

Member for Bonner Ross Vasta has welcomed the opening of a new memorial at Citipointe Christian College commemorating the Centenary of the First World War Armistice.

“It is an honour to attend their Centenary Memorial Ceremony and Opening today and see the school and the community mark Armistice Day,” Mr Vasta said.

“I was pleased to help secure $18,182 under the Armistice Centenary Grants Program to support this project.”

The project, named “The Centenary Memorial”, is modelled on the Australian national monument in Villers-Bretonneux. The new area will allow Citipointe to host community commemoration events and will also be used for its annual ANZAC assembly.

Principal of Citipointe Christian College Pastor Brian Mulheran thanked Mr Vasta for making the school aware of the Armistice Centenary Grants Program and his help securing the grant.

Mr Vasta encouraged locals to attend a Remembrance Day service this Sunday, November 11 and to observe a minute’s silence at 11am to remember the Australian men and women who have suffered and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

For more information on the Armistice Centenary Grants Program visit http://www.anzaccentenary.gov.au/contribute/anzac-centenary-commemorative-grants.

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Remembrance Day 2016

8 November 2016


Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta MP, has encouraged the community to honour Remembrance Day and remember every Australian who has made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our nation.

“Remembrance Day on November 11 marks 98 years since the Armistice that ended the First World War,” Ross Vasta said.

“I encourage everyone to pause for one minute’s silence at 11am and to wear a red poppy in memory of our servicemen and women who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom in both World Wars and in all theatres of war and conflict.

“On Remembrance Day we honour more than 102,000 Australians who have died serving our country.

“It is important we keep their memory alive and educate the next generation about their service and sacrifice.”

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Honour our Troops this Remembrance Day

Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, today encouraged the community to pause for one minute’s silence at 11am, to wear a red poppy, or to attend their local Remembrance Day service and pay tribute to the men and women who have served, and those who continue to serve, our nation in times of war, conflict and on peacekeeping operations.

“Most Australians have a personal story about a family member or friend who serves or has served in the Australian Defence Force,” Mr Vasta said.

“Whether it be a mother who bid farewell to her son bound for Afghanistan, or the children who hear tales of their great grandfather’s service during the First or Second World War, all of us have been touched by those who have served Australia at their nation’s request.”

“This Remembrance Day, Tuesday 11 November, we remember all of them – Australians who gave so much for their country.”

This year’s Remembrance Day is the first of the Anzac Centenary period (2014-18), a time where we will mark the Centenary of the Great War.

An Anzac Centenary Program has been developed that aims to encourage all Australians to reflect upon and learn more about Australia’s wartime history, as well as the costs and impact of war on those who participated, our communities, and our entire nation.

Further information about the Anzac Centenary Program, including planned international and domestic events, can be found at www.anzaccentenary.gov.au.

Each year, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs produces a Remembrance Day commemorative poster available to freely download and display. This year the poster focuses on the departure of the first convoy from Albany, carrying Australian and New Zealand soldiers to the war in 1914.

“I encourage everyone in Bonner to join together this Remembrance Day, pause for a moment’s silence at 11am, and wear a red poppy to support the RSL’s Poppy Day Appeal,” Mr Vasta said.

“It is here in local communities that the legacy is carried on, ensuring we never forget those who have served, particularly the more than 102,000 Australians who have lost their lives wearing our country’s uniform.”

For more information on Remembrance Day, to access the service resources, or to download the commemorative poster, visit www.dva.gov.au/remembranceday.htm.

List of Remembrance Day 2014 Services in Bonner

Manly Lota RSL
Richard Russell Park, Cnr Cambridge Pde & Ferguson St, Manly.
Arrive at 10.30am for a 10.45am start, followed by morning tea at the Manly-Lota RSL Hall.
Contact: 3348 2572

Wynnum RSL
174 Tingal Rd, Wynnum (Pandanus Room).
Arrive at 10.30am for an 11am start, followed by light refreshments.
Contact: 3396 1155

Holland Park-Mt Gravatt Sub Branch RSL
Memorial adjacent 58 Arnold St, Holland Park.
Arrive at 10.15am for a 10.30am start, followed by refreshments.
Contact: 3397 0561

Sunnybank RSL Sub Branch RSL
Mt Gravatt Blue Care, 1541 Logan Rd, Mt Gravatt.
Arrive at 10.15am for a 10.30am start.
Contact: 3345 2876

Bayside National Servicemen’s Association
Darling Point Memorial, Lower Esplanade, Manly.
7am start

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Remembrance Day 2014 Services in Bonner

Manly Lota RSL:
Richard Russell Park, Cnr Cambridge Pde & Ferguson St, Manly.
Arrive at 10.30am for a 10.45am start, followed by morning tea at the Manly-Lota RSL Hall.
Contact: 3348 2572

Wynnum RSL:
174 Tingal Rd, Wynnum (Pandanus Room).
Arrive at 10.30am for an 11am start, followed by light refreshments.
Contact: 3396 1155

Holland Park-Mt Gravatt Sub Branch RSL:
Memorial adjacent 58 Arnold St, Holland Park.
Arrive at 10.15am for a 10.30am start, followed by refreshments.
Contact: 3397 0561

Sunnybank RSL Sub Branch RSL:
Mt Gravatt Blue Care, 1541 Logan Rd, Mt Gravatt.
Arrive at 10.15am for a 10.30am start.
Contact: 3345 2876

Bayside National Servicemen’s Association:
Darling Point Memorial, Lower Esplanade, Manly.
7am start

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