Today, Australia pauses to honour the courage of the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation.
Acting Premier Guy Barnett said Remembrance Day will be marked by services and wreath-laying ceremonies across the State.
“Remembrance Day is a significant occasion in Tasmania, with our State’s military heritage and ongoing service part of who we are,” the Acting Premier said.
“The enormous legacy of the generations of Tasmanians who have bravely served in our armed forces overseas in conflicts and peace keeping missions is something we all must honour – today, we remember them.”
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Gavin Pearce, said Remembrance Day was deeply personal to many Tasmanians.
“More than 17,500 veterans and ex-serving personnel live in Tasmania today, with countless families sharing deep personal links to our proud Anzac legacy,” Minister Pearce said.
“Today, I want to encourage every Tasmanian to take a moment – whether that’s at a service, by wearing a poppy or pausing for a minute’s silence at 11am.
“At 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent. World War I cost over 16 million lives worldwide, with 3,000 Tasmanian volunteers paying the ultimate sacrifice.
“We honour them today, and remember their legacy that has allowed us to live in the modern Australia we hold so dear.”
Details of Remembrance Day services can be found at www.rsltas.org.au/remembrance-day.
Lest we forget.
