By Jamie Salter
The nation paused on Thursday 11 November to mark the 103rd anniversary of the signing of The Armistice at 11am.
A Remembrance Day service was held at the Berwick Cenotaph to remember those who have served for Australia.
Berwick RSL president Wayne A’Vard said he was happy to welcome people back to the service, following Covid-19 disruptions over the past two years.
“The last two years were very low key we only had a few people attend,” Mr A’Vard said.
“We also couldn’t have it at the normal time and it’s significant that we finish at 11am.”
Mr A’Vard said he was pleased with the ceremony and the number of people who attended the service.
“It’s about remembering the sacrifices of the young men and women in particular during that time of human tragedy, there’s no World War I veterans left but their memory and the legacy they left still gets carried on today,” he said.
Mr A’Vard has been president of the Berwick RSL for six years and said he felt privileged to be involved.
“I have such a wonderful group of people helping with to organise the day and I look forward to welcoming even more people back for next years’ service,” he said.
The poem In Flanders Fields was recited, followed by a minute silence and the Australian anthem.
