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Maleny celebrates ANZAC Day 2011 |
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Written by Les Fawkes
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Tuesday, 26 April 2011 |
As each year goes by there appears to be a greater interest in remembering the meaning of ANZAC Day in Australia.
In spite of imminent rain hundreds of people lined Maple Street, Maleny to not only pay their respect to the remaining servicemen and women who gave to ensure that Australia continues to have the freedoms that we all enjoy today, but to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
There is growing interest in the day, especially by the younger generation of Australians. Younger Australians are not only watching the parades, but more and more all ages are taking an active part in those parades.
Not only are those younger people taking a more active role, but they are thinking more about the meaning of the day.
This does not necessarily mean that War is being glorified, but people are thankful for the enjoyed freedoms paid for by many others with the sacrifice of their lives.
Maleny RSL President, Chris Brooker said, “Not too many years ago thereb would be 8 or 10 turn up to the Dawn Service, but this years there were hundreds.”
Now there are is another new generation of Returned Service Personal to thank.
“Lest We Forget.”
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 May 2011 )
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