From World War II to Afghanistan and practically every mission in between, people will head to Sandgate to remember one and all on Remembrance Day.
This year, Remembrance Day on Monday, 11 November, will be held at the Sandgate RSL Sub Branch on Burnett Place.
The ceremony will begin at approximately 10.50am at the monument next to the Old Memorial Hall, which is currently undergoing renovations. The renovations to the hall include three consult rooms, a kitchen, a board room, a new entrance and a communal area adding to the existing main hall.
Sandgate RSL Sub Branch secretary Andrew Law said the Old Memorial Hall was a good space but incredibly dated.
“It was old, musty and cold and really not being used to its capacity,” Andrew said. “It just needed somebody to bring the warmth back.”
The renovations are on track to be finished by mid to late this month and will provide additional services to the community.
“The plan is to lease the consulting rooms within the community to provide services closer to home,” Andrew said. “It’ll be modern and functional, suitable for a variety of services.”
Remembrance Day at Sandgate RSL Sub Branch
The space will also provide a place for kids to hang out as many younger veterans bring their families to the Sub Branch.
On Remembrance Day, a minute of silence is dedicated to those who suffered or lost their lives as a result of any war, conflict or post-conflict incident.
Sandgate RSL Sub Branch president Paddy Evans said it was a good day to reflect and commemorate the fallen and remember the sacrifices they made for the life we have.
“All people are welcome at the commemoration regardless of whether they have served or were deployed,” Paddy said.
“We’re in a pretty unique position by having veterans from World War II, Korean War, Malayan Emergency, Vietnam, all the way through to currently serving.
“Veterans who have served in these campaigns are regulars here at the Sub Branch, whether that be at the morning teas, card days or social evenings.
“Over the past few years, we have focused on a ‘sense of belonging’, which has significantly added to the unique fabric of what is now the contemporary Sandgate RSL Sub Branch.”
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