 Murray Bridge Remembrance Day 2024
Many people took the opportunity to attend a Remembrance Day Service conducted at the Murray Bridge War Memorial Sturt Reserve on Monday 11th November. Elizabeth and I had the privilege of representing our Rotary Club at the service, and our Remembrance Wreath was laid as part of the Ceremony. We were particularly impressed with the address given by The Reverend Paul Calnan, from the Murray Bridge Lutheran Church, and it is with his permission I share several paragraphs with you. Murray Bridge Remembrance Day Address, November 11, 2024 “Good morning. Today we gather here as a community to remember, and to give thanks for the countless Australians who have served our nation in times of war and conflict. On this Remembrance Day, we pause to acknowledge their courage, their sacrifices, and the freedoms they have secured for us. Standing here today, we are reminded that the lives we live in peace were bought at a great price. Their legacy and bravery are forever woven into the very fabric of our nation. At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we observe a moment of silence—a silence that speaks volumes. This silence honours the lives of those lost, the wounds borne by veterans, and the heartache of families who lost loved ones. It is a silence filled with gratitude, remembrance, and a commitment to carry forward the values for which they fought. On this day, we also recognize that Remembrance Day is a time of reconciliation—a time to remember that we are part of a global community, and that the pain of war is shared across borders and generations. Conflict and war have touched every corner of the world, and many nations join us in observing this day of remembrance. As Australians, we are grateful for the alliances and friendships that have been forged through shared sacrifice. Today, we stand together not only as a nation but as part of a global community that longs for peace.” I thank Paul for sharing these insightful thoughts with us, and for those who would like to read the whole address, I am circulating a complete copy via ClubRunner. Elizabeth and Sam Cozens. |
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