Hills Independent #77 November 2021 | Page 4

LOCAL LIFE

Commemorate wherever you are

Remembrance Day 11 November

This Remembrance Day , RSL NSW is asking everyone to “ Remember to Remember ”.
Wherever you are at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month , you ’ re asked to commit to pausing for just one minute to remember those who gave their
lives in service to their country , those who returned home injured or ill , and those who bravely serve our country today .
Official Remembrance Day services are being held by RSL sub-Branches , but will be scaled down events due to the
pandemic . Castle Hill and District RSL sub-Branch is urging residents to get ready for Remembrance Day by downloading a free kitbag of resources .
The kitbag contains all you need to know about
commemorating in the community or at home by conducting your own service of remembrance .
The NSW service will be held at the Cenotaph , Martin Place , at 10.30am . You can watch this live online by visiting nsw . gov . au
The national service at the Australian War Memorial will be broadcast live on ABC TV .
RSL NSW says there are many ways you can honour veterans on Remembrance Day – attend a local service , spend a quiet moment in remembrance at home or donate to help a veteran in need .
You can download a personal service from rslnsw . org . au from 6 November . It will be an audio recording and a video of a short Remembrance Day service .

Poppy appeal – plant a virtual poppy
Above : Sydney crowds celebrating Armistice Day 1919 . Left : Celebrating Armistice Day , Sydney , 11 November 1919 . The view from Castlereagh Street looking down towards George Street , of a large crowd which has gathered in Martin Place to celebrate Armistice Day . The clock on the GPO building says twelve o ’ clock and a replica sailing ship float has been set up in the centre . A bandstand with a domed roof is visible in the background . Photos : Courtesy Australian War Memorial
Your donation to the RSL Poppy Appeal changes the lives of our veterans and their families . Donations help provide specialist services like crisis accommodation and health and wellbeing programs to thousands of veterans and their families .
Plant a virtual poppy and write a message in the RSL Poppy Appeal Remembrance Garden to honour the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have served our nation .
Visit : poppyappeal . com . au
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