Silence at 11am - Deni will remember

It is a signal which invites locals to join with the formal service by observing a minute’s silence in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

John Harris said public interest in, and support of, Remembrance Day has been growing steadily in recent years, with more than 100 or 120 people turning out.

Mr Harris says one of the most pleasing things about the resurgence of Remembrance Day is the involvement of younger people, with local schools participating more and more.

This year, sub-branch members have been invited to speak about the importance of the day at Deniliquin St Michael’s School on Wednesday.

Tuesday’s ceremony is expected to include the Prayer to the Fallen, a welcome from the Mayor, the Last Post, the Ode and Reveille.

“It has a simple message of sacrifice, of a debt owed by those of us here today, and of course the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month has always had a certain drama and relief about it.

“And we invite anyone who wishes to lay a wreath to join us for the part of the Service straight after Reveille is sounded.”