DESPITE thousands of Australian Defence Force personnel serving in war zones overseas, the crowd at yesterday’s Anzac Day service was told peace is possible.
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About 4000 people packed into Robertson Park for the Anzac Day civic commemoration, led by Pastor John Shuttleworth.
He spoke of his hope for peace.
“Peace is possible, maybe not in my time or the next generation’s, but it is possible,” he said.
Pastor Shuttleworth also shared with the crowd his lack of understanding of why there was so much hatred in the world.
“Has mankind always hated each other, and where does this hatred come from?” he said.
Pastor Shuttleworth said Anzac Day was vital to remember those who have and continue to pay the ultimate sacrifice for Australia’s freedoms.
“Not to glorify war, but to stand as one for those who gave their all,” he said.
As he spoke, members of the catafalque party stood guard around the cenotaph in a show of respect and honour.
Pastor Shuttleworth said from the Somme to Gallipoli, Afghanistan to East Timor, defence force personnel have been to “all the places you always fear to tread”.
During the service the Orange High School Band played as wreaths were laid at the cenotaph.
The last post was played by bugler Derek Johns, before a two-minute silence.
nadine.morton@fairfaxmedia.com.au
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