Lest we forget: The wreath laid on behalf of the residents and staff at Warramunda Village at their annual Lone Pine memorial service.
Residents and staff of Warramunda Village were treated to a moving memorial service under the historical Lone Pine tree ahead of Anzac Day.
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On the afternoon of April 24, residents, staff, guest speakers and visitors gathered in the memorial park of Warramunda Village under the Lone Pine tree for a moving service recognising and remembering the Anzacs.
The service was led by former Legacy chair Gwen James, who told the attendees the story of Legacy.
Wreaths were laid by primary school captains Scarlett Matthes and Zanna Chapman on behalf of Kyabram P-12 College and by Joan Thompson on behalf of the residents and staff at Warramunda Village.
The Ode was spoken by Vietnam War veteran and former Kyabram RSL president Graeme James before The Last Post was played by bugler Lynton Targett.
Daryl Reid raises the Australian flag following the Australian and New Zealand anthems at the Warramunda Lone Pine Memorial Service.
In Flanders Fields was read by Legacy member Ian Danahay, and Evelyn Cunningham read The Answer.
Kyabram P-12 College’s school captains Angus Scoble and Michael Keegan spoke about remembering Anzac Day and recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ roles in the world wars.
Kyabram Legacy secretary Gavon Armstrong read the poem A Seed of that Tree at Lone Pine by G. Watt.
The service ended with God Save The King, a passover of guardianship of the Lone Pine to Warramunda by Warramunda chief executive John Clark and closing statements made by Kyabram Legacy chair Peter Fitzgerald.
Former Legacy chair Gwen James said that despite the cold weather, the memorial was a “big success”.
“It’s a great day — it’s always well attended, and it’s something we look forward to every year,” she said.
“We really appreciate the staff for helping us bring this day to the Warramunda residents; it’s such an important time for so many of them.”
Speaking about Kyabram P-12 College captains Angus Scoble and Michael Keegan, Mrs James said she always “learns something new” from their speeches.
“These people are the next leaders, and it makes you feel really confident that we’re in good hands in carrying along the legacy of the Anzacs,” she said.
Gather and remember: Under the Lone Pine tree are Graeme James, Evelyn Cunningham, Gavin Armstrong, Ian Danahay, Peter Fitzgerald, Gwen James, Gary King, Don Cook and Dawn King.
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Jemma Jones
Under the Lone Pine: Kyabram Legacy secretary Gavon Armstrong read the poem A Seed of that Tree at Lone Pine by Kyabram’s G. Watt.
Haunting melody: Lynton Targett plays The Last Post.
Kyabram P-12 College leaders: Year 6 captains Scarlett Matthes and Zanna Chapman flank Year 12 captains Angus Scoble and Michael Keegan.
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Jemma Jones
Message: The service’s closing statements were made by Kyabram Legacy chair Peter Fitzgerald.
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Jemma Jones
Poignant poem: In Flanders Fields is read by Legacy member Ian Danahay.
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