‘Remember to Remember’. This is what the RSL would like us all to do on the 11th day of the 11th hour of the 11th month. A minute of silence to remember those who served our country and fought for the foundations of what we have today.
Taking the time to reflect can be challenging in today’s busy climate and as we return to our lives, some of us even having to rebuild amidst the myriad of restrictions, please remember to acknowledge the importance of that one minute of reflection.
This is an opportune time to set that reminder to pause for a minute and remember our service men and women who have fought in wars and conflicts around the world and have come home injured or ill, some facing a long mental health journey towards recovery. It is also a time to remember those men and women who are currently serving our country.
Our local RSL clubs have had an extremely challenging 20 or more months, with lockdowns and restrictions impacting their revenue stream, funds which go back to helping our men and women who have served our country. Where you can and restrictions allow, please support these clubs and the people who volunteer to provide a service to our community.
This year, the Poppy appeal celebrates 100 years, from its beginnings in Horsham to now being an integral part of fundraising for the RSL. If you can, please remember to buy a Poppy or donate to the Poppy appeal to show your support to the RSL.
When we stand together to honour those before us, we share and show a level of support that only comes from being there for one another. This is our community, a community I believe in and support as we all ‘Remember to Remember’ on the 11th of November.
Brad Battin,
Gembrook MP.
