RICHMOND RSL SUB BRANCH of the The Returned and Services League of Australia ( New South Wales Branch )
ANZAC DAY 2024
Richmond RSL Sub-branch Commemoration of Anzac day 2024
Richmond RSL Sub-branch will once again march along West Market , Windsor and East Market Streets to the Richmond War Memorial , Richmond Park , from 2.30pm on Sunday 21st April 2024 .
The procession will be headed by the Light Horse on horseback , veterans in jeeps and the Hawkesbury District Band , and will precede contingents from Richmond RSL Sub-branch , Windsor RSL Sub-branch , the National Servicemen ’ s Association , the Descendants of Veterans , RAAF Base Richmond , military cadets and community groups , including scouts , guides and local school children .
The ANZAC commemoration , to be conducted at the Richmond War Memorial from 3.00pm , will include the traditional Catafalque Party , keynote addresses and the laying of veteran and community wreaths .
Members of the community and their families are encouraged to attend the day and to line the streets of Richmond in support of this procession , in recognition of those who served or are still serving our country . We also encourage descendants of Veterans to join in the parade and if you have their medals , you may wear them on your right-hand side .
Richmond RSL Sub-branch will also commemorate ANZAC Day 2024 with a Dawn Service to be held at the Richmond War Memorial , Richmond Park , from 5.00am on Thursday 25th April . The
Dawn Service will include the traditional Catafalque Party , keynote addresses and the laying of veteran and community wreaths .
Covered seating will be available for dignitaries , veterans and older family members , who should arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of these respective commemorations .
Local community members are most welcome to attend and participate .
Richmond RSL Sub-branch welcomes the many veteran and community groups who , each year , participate in this commemoration and who lay wreaths in honour of our veterans . Richmond RSL Sub-branch will again invite local families , descendants and individuals to lay private wreaths in honour of their family members who have served , or are serving .
Richmond RSL Sub-branch and the Richmond Club greatly revere the service and sacrifices of our past and serving military personnel and are working ever more closely to ensure that our service personnel receive their proper recognition , respect and acceptance .
For additional information about the ANZAC Day commemorations , marching as descendants and the laying of wreaths , please contact the Richmond RSL Sub-branch Secretary , Gillian Fletcher on 0438782419 or the Publicity Officer , Lynette Bowles , on ( 02 ) 4578-2804 .
The 25th of April 2024 will be the 109th anniversary of the first landing of the ANZACs at Gallipoli in 1915 . As we approach ANZAC Day , I would like to pay tribute to all veterans who have served our nation throughout our history .
I am thankful that our RSL Clubs continue to be the conduit in honouring the sacrifice and service of our veterans . Australian soldiers have always been known throughout history to stand up to challenges and use their fighting spirit .
It is a reputation of which we are proud .
Whilst many of us are experiencing challenging times with cost-of-living expenses escalating , there are always those who are worse off than we are . Our people are the life blood of this nation and we must continue to support and care for others , with special consideration for our veterans , who may be quietly struggling without anyone ever realising it .
Some days it is harder for them to put on a brave face than others , so this ANZAC Day , reach out to a veteran and show them you care and thank them for their service .
Remember , we proudly stand before the Australian flag because our veterans fought for the freedoms we enjoy today and many paid the ultimate sacrifice .
On this ANZAC Day , we say to our veterans ‘ Thank you for your service . You have our loyalty and respect .’
Lest We Forget
Authorised by Robyn Preston MP . Paid for using Parliamentary Entitlements .
RICHMOND RSL SUB BRANCH of the The Returned and Services League of Australia ( New South Wales Branch )
ANZAC SERVICES 2024 RICHMOND WAR MEMORIAL
ANZAC SUNDAY MARCH and COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE
We would like to encourage members of the community and their families to attend this Commemoration and line the streets of Richmond to support the procession in recognition of those who served and those still serving for our country .
Sunday 21st April Richmond War Memorial
March commences from West Market Street at 2:30pm
Commemorative Service at Richmond War Memorial at approximately 3:00pm
Members of the public who are a descendant of a former Veteran , of any conflict , are also invited to participate in the March wearing the medals of their Veteran , and / or carrying a photo or displaying the name of their Veteran .
ANZAC DAWN SERVICE
The community is invited to join members of Richmond RSL Sub-branch in solemn observation of the Dawn Service at 4:45 for a 5am start at the Richmond War Memorial in Richmond Park .
Thursday 25th April
Richmond War Memorial 4:45am for a 5:00am start
Lest We Forget
For additional information about the ANZAC Day commemorations , marching as Descendents and the laying of wreaths , please contact the Richmond RSL Sub-branch Secretary , Gillian Fletcher on 0438782419 or the Publicity Officer , Lynette Bowles , on ( 02 ) 4578-2804 .
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