The Kempsey Macleay RSL Sub-Branch held a small commemorative service today in Kempsey to remember the brave service men and women who have fought for our country.
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The Remembrance Day service was held to mark the 102nd anniversary of guns falling silent on the Western Front, marking the end of the First World War.
President of the Kempsey Macleay RSL Sub-Branch, Allan Wardrope, said this year it was important to remember the battles our country has fought in the past.
"This year has been one of the worst years we have experienced due to COVID-19 and although it's been tough, Australians don't mind hard work," he said.
It means a tremendous amount to local veterans to be able to hold today's service.
- Allan Wardrope
"All of us who are ex-service persons have an understanding of what they went through during the First World War and we know it wasn't easy and we should never forget their sacrifice."
The sub-branch held the short commemorative service at the Kempsey Cenotaph which included the Ode and the Last Post before members of the public and veterans observed a minute silence followed by the wreath laying ceremony.
Mr Wardrope said following the cancellation of ANZAC Day services earlier in the year, today's Remembrance Day service meant a great deal to veterans.
"It means a tremendous amount to local veterans to be able to hold today's service," he said.
Originally known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day is observed on November 11 and marks the signing of the peace agreement between Germany and the Allies that ended the Great War of 1914 to 1918.
The day has since expanded over the years to solemnly remember all the fallen men and women who have lost their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping efforts.
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