92nd Anniversary REMEMBRANCE DAY 2010 Report:

The 92nd Anniversary Remembrance day Commemoration Service was conducted at the Burleigh Memorial Cenotaph by the Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch President Chris Keating, with over 500 in attendance on a beautiful sunny day. As the Bugler sounded the Last post at 11am the RAAF had a fly by to remind us all why we are here today, very moving!.

There was an excellent attendance of Sub-Branch members, Ladies of the RSL Auxiliary and other Veterans, ex-service person, members of the public. Cadets from 133 Army Cadet Unit mounted a catafalque party and provided a cadet as Flag officer for the service under the leadership of WO2 Ron Hampson, many thanks for the splendid contribution. Fr Pat Molony, Honorary Padre, again supported us with his presence and a most welcomed and meaningful contribution. Thank you Fr Pat. Samantha Naday, vocalist, again gave us a most beautiful rendition of the four Anthems, American, Royal, New Zealand and Australian. Thank you Sam!

Bugler Brett Whitchurch came all the way from the Sunshine Coast, to again play the Last Post and the Rouse for our commemoration service. Many thanks Brett! Grant Maroney, Sound Tech came back from overseas, Thailand, to assist with the sound equipment and music. Thanks Grant, especially for such a great effort considering he only flew back to Brisbane yesterday!

Remembrance Day in Burleigh Heads is again becoming a most significant and very meaningful day in the annual calendar for Veterans and residents and is being well observed as a special day to pay our respects and remember our fallen, over 102,000 since federation! "Lest We Forget"

Yours in service.

Christopher Keating
President