Coronavirus lockdowns might have curtailed 2020 Anzac Day public commemorative services, but Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said the significance of April 25 would be recognised, albeit in different ways to previous years.
Mayor Antonio this week laid a wreath on behalf of the citizens of Toowoomba at the Mother’s Memorial in East Creek memorial gardens. (There are no public attendance events this year in line with state and federal government health guidelines.)
“It is important that we all observe the stay at home message to keep the community safe during the Coronavirus pandemic,” Mayor Antonio said.
“A global public health scare is about the only event that could prevent us from gathering for the annual Anzac Day remembrance services across the region.
“While Australians and New Zealanders can’t stand shoulder to shoulder in 2020 at dawn services or around war memorials, this in no way diminishes the respect we have for all past service personnel and current civilian and military ranks.
“I encourage residents to join the RSL’s planned Light up the Dawn commemorative activity by pausing at their property entrance tomorrow morning.
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