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Today marks a very special occasion in our nation‘s history, Remembrance Day is the day we remember when the guns fell silent on the Western front in 1918.

Thank you to everyone who supported North Gold Coast RSL sub-branch sausage sizzle today at Bunnings Oxenford. Our master chef Ken (our local Sub Branch RSL president, plus he is a top bloke) was working overtime keeping up with the demand of cooked onions and snags. Due to COVID requirements, RSL Chaplain Don was master of the sauce bottles. He took great pleasure in decorating the snags with extra sauce. All funds raised help local veterans.

Today is Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, a day when Australians are encouraged to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester paid his respects to all those who served in the Vietnam War, one of the longest military engagements of the 20th Century. Lest We Forget

It has been 100 years since the guns fell silent on the western front to mark the end of the Great War and today the Northern Gold Coast RSL Remembrance Day Service paid tribute to all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Lest We Forget.

Busy morning with the Australian Air Force Cadets selling Remembrance Day badges at Oxenford! These cadets are fantastic, we are running low on most items to sell. Don’t forget it’s 100 years since the guns fell silent on the western front. There will be a special service held at Helensvale Bowls club tomorrow morning.