Core values of a traditional Anzac service
Anzac Day is a sacred day in Australia, especially for veterans.
This year I decided to attend the dawn service at Club Umina, as well as the later service at Empire Bay.
My attendance at Club Umina was selected based on convenience and was my first experience with their dawn service.
The club employees that I met certainly appreciated my attendance.
The service was conducted by duty manager Mr David Miller, and the wreath laying was performed by club manager Mr Paddy Quigg as well as club director Mr Roger Ford.
While only short, the service displayed all the core values of a traditional Anzac service with some poems written by diggers read out, as well as the last post, ode and reveille.
As the service came to a close, the sun rose over the trees on what was to be a beautiful morning.
SOURCE:
Letter, 27 Apr 2023
Norm Harris, Umina