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Parramatta honours ANZAC spirit
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Sydney-Middle East Times Int'l:City of Parramatta will come together to honour the courage, sacrifice and enduring legacy of Australia’s servicemen and women with three ANZAC commemorations taking place across Parramatta and Epping this month.
From a traditional Sunday service to two dawn services on ANZAC Day, the community is invited to pause, reflect and pay their respects alongside veterans, families and local RSL sub-branches.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said ANZAC Day remains one of the nation’s most significant and unifying moments.
“ANZAC Day is a time for our community to come together and reflect on the courage, sacrifice and service of those who have defended our nation,” Cr Zaiter said.
“These services are a powerful reminder of the values that continue to shape Australia – courage, mateship, endurance and sacrifice and it’s important we continue to honour them together.
“We encourage the community to attend, show their respect and keep the ANZAC spirit alive for future generations.”
ANZAC commemorations are held by the Parramatta and Epping RSL sub-branches.
Epping RSL sub-Branch President Brian Swan AM reflected on the importance of remembrance.
“We meet, not to glorify war or praise heroes, but to remember those who have served our country during times of conflict and crisis and to reflect upon their sacrifice,” President Swan said.
“I seek to focus on the past that is now captured in photos, letters and memorials, experiences of ANZAC and to look to the future to consider how we honour and make the most of the sacrifice, dedication and humility of those who served our country.
“Each year, we come together on Anzac Day to pay tribute to the more than 102,000 Australians who have died in war and other operations, and to recognise the more than 2.5 million others who also served and were willing to sacrifice their lives for something larger than themselves.”
Bryan West JP, Secretary of the City of Parramatta RSL sub-Branch said ANZAC Day holds deep national significance for Australians.
“ANZAC Day has grown into a broader day of remembrance for all Australians who have served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations,” Mr West said.
“The ANZAC Spirit used in conjunction with ANZAC Day embodies the essential values of courage, mateship, endurance and sacrifice and these values became part of Australia’s national identity.”
All community members are encouraged to attend and take part in commemorating this important National Day of Remembrance.
Visit Council’s ANZAC Day page for more information.
ANZAC DAY SERVICES
When: Saturday 25 April
Time: 4:30am
Where: Prince Alfred Square, cnr of Church and Market Streets, Parramatta
Epping ANZAC Day Dawn Service
When: Saturday 25 April
Time: 6am
Where: Epping War Memorial and Cenotaph, Forest Park, Epping
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