Lest we forget

Nick Hese and Kev Ross paid respects to their fallen brothers. Photos: Samantha Wantling

The Stanthorpe community paused on 11 November at 11am to remember Australians who have given their lives in war.

On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare in the First World War.

In the four years of that war, more than 330,000 Australians had served overseas and more than 60,000 of them had died.

The Stanthorpe RSL sub branch held its Remembrance Day Service in. One of the Stanthorpe RSL sub branch’s core values is to preserve the memory of those who have and are still serving.

The sub branch supports and sponsors activities that promote and inspire the community in coming together with veterans and participating in commemorative events.

Samantha Wantling from Stanthorpe Today attended the service to join the community in paying their respects.