Mayor Lisa Lake read the Acknowledgment of Country, Merrylands RSL Sub-Branch’s David Czerkies OAM read the Welcome Message and The Ode while Theresa Green performed Kipling’s Recessional and Lead Kindly Light ahead of Chaplain Stephen Tuck reading the Lord’s Prayer.
Guest speaker was Major David Newman, HQ 8th Brigade, before Bugler Richard Sandham sounded the Last Post and Rouse. Refreshments followed at Merrylands RSL Club.
Ceremony at park to remember fallen
WITH Merrylands RSL Vice President Eric Michelmore hosting, over 60 veterans, family members and special guests attended the Remembrance Day service (pictured) at Merrylands Memorial Park on Saturday.