LETTER TO THE EDITOR – ANZAC DAY
Dear Editor,
Anzac Day is an important day to honour and remember the men and women who have served in wars, conflicts and peace operations, and those who continue to serve in the Australian Defence Force.
Dawn Services and marches will be held on Saturday 25 April across the country to pay tribute to Australian servicemen and women.
This year marks ten years since Australia led the United Nations force INTERFET in East Timor. Australia’s involvement in the operation is featured in the Australian Government’s Anzac Day poster distributed across the country to schools and community organisations.
Servicemen and women – from the Second World War, Korean War and Vietnam War to recent conflicts including East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan – will march in Anzac Day ceremonies across the country.
To find out more about community activities for Anzac Day contact your local RSL Branch or visit the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ website www.dva.gov.au. The DVA website also contains advice on wearing medals and useful resources to help coordinate an Anzac Day ceremony.
I encourage all Australians to take the time to attend an Anzac Day service to especially remember the more than 102,000 who have given their lives in service to Australia.
Alan Griffin
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Editors note: An image of Minister Griffin to accompany this letter is available for download at http://www.dva.gov.au/media/media_images/images.htm
Media inquiries: Laura Ryan 0437 863 109
The VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 1800 011 046.
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