Australian Defence Force members at the Nagambie war memorial.
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In Nagambie, not one but three Anzac services commemorated those who have fought for Australia.
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Each held by the Nagambie RSL sub-branch, the services ensured residents had the chance to remember and honour close to home.
The first was held on Friday, April 24, for residents in aged care who couldn’t attend the Saturday service.
“It was a respectful service with not only the residents of the home, but also the Foundation students, teachers and principal from St Joseph’s Primary School in attendance,” a local RSL spokesperson said.
“The students visit the residents on a regular basis.”
Captain Adam Lee and Sergeant Daniel Moles at the dawn service.
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Ex-National Serviceman Leo Williams and Mary Neve laid wreaths on behalf of local healthcare services and the Nagambie RSL sub-branch.
Students Max and Willow, with their teacher, laid a wreath on behalf of the school.
The dawn and morning services held on Anzac Day were also a success, with the dawn service drawing more than 200 people.
“The dawn service saw the largest number of attendees ever,” the spokesperson said.
“The service was supported by soldiers from Graytown Proof and Experimental Establishment.
“Captain Adam Lee delivered a moving speech about those that have sacrificed their lives to protect Australians, those that came back to deal with physical injuries and those that came back to deal with invisible injuries — both mental and emotional — and the impact it has on their families.”
Nagambie RSL sub-branch president Brad Klooger told the story of a local World War I veteran.
Nagambie RSL president Brad Klooger told the crowd the story of Fenley McDonald, a soldier born in Nagambie who attended the local primary school.
McDonald played for Carlton and enlisted in the Australian Defence Force when the call went out.
“He was killed during the landings at Gallipoli. His body was never found,” the spokesperson said.
“He is remembered at the Australian War Memorial, Lone Pine and the Nagambie War Memorial.
“His name is also listed on his parents’ headstone at the Nagambie Cemetery.”
The local RSL branch has extended its gratitude to all who attended and made the services a success.
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