Remembering: War veterans were among the crowd at the Shepparton Remembrance Day service.
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A rare burst of sunshine shone down as Shepparton paused to remember all those who served in war at the town’s Remembrance Day service on Friday, November 11.
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About 200 people attended this year’s service at the Shepparton Cenotaph.
Visitors: Many of the Disaster Relief Australia workers who are in Shepparton to help with flood efforts (pictured in the blue shirts) are also war veterans.
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Shepparton RSL Sub-branch president Bob Wilkie spoke of how we should “spare a thought” for the Australian Defence Force personnel serving in conflicts and on missions overseas.
He also mentioned the “horrific and huge loss” of those young men — some as young as 15 — who were drawn into the front line of war in years gone by.
Songbird: Goulburn Valley Grammar School student Kaitlyn Martin did a fabulous job of singing both the Australian National Anthem and God Save the King at the service.
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“We remember all those brothers and sons who paid the ultimate sacrifice,” Mr Wilkie said.
Crowd: About 200 people attended Shepparton’s Remembrance Day service.
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He also called for peace in our world.
“We as old and new Australians … I ask that we all stand together in peace,” Mr Wilkie said.
Family: Vietnam veteran Norm Groves with his grandson Brandon Groves who was the guest speaker at the Shepparton service.
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Greater Shepparton Secondary College Year 10 student and Australian Air Force Cadet 419 Squadron leading cadet Brandon Groves was the guest speaker.
Brandon spoke of being the grandson of a Vietnam veteran and the great-grandson of a World War II veteran.
Poppies: Poppies were laid to remember the fallen.
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“This is a day to reflect on the soldiers who died,” Brandon said.
“I cannot imagine being a young person of 18 … and the trauma of going to war.”
Reflection: Shepparton RSL sub-branch president Bob Wilkie lays a wreath at Shepparton.
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As part of the ceremony, wreaths were laid by veterans, community groups and politicians or their representatives.
Bugle: Bill Scott played the Last Post at the Shepparton service.
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One minute’s silence was also held at 11am to mark the end of World War I and to remember all those who had served and fallen in all wars.
Commemoration: City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali lays a wreath at the Remembrance Day service.
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Remember: A sea of crosses at the Shepparton Cenotaph.
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Poppy sales: Bruce Davis and Les Shard were selling poppies and other items before the start of the Remembrance Day service at Shepparton.
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Taking part: Veteran Ray Sinclair was among the crowd at the Remembrance Day service in Shepparton.
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Cenotaph: Many wreaths were laid at the Remembrance Day service.
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Guest speaker: Greater Shepparton Secondary College student Brandon Groves speaks at the Shepparton service.
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Catch-up: Bill Brown, Norm Groves, Shane O’Keefe and Len Taylor were among those at the Shepparton service.
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Commemorate: Ian Robertson from Shepparton Legacy laid a wreath at the Shepparton Cenotaph.
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Thank you: State Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell laid a wreath at the Shepparton Remembrance Day service.
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