Australians gather to mark Remembrance Day in cities and towns across the country
abc.net.au/news/australians-stop-to-remember-fallen-for-remembrance-day/101642518People from around Australia are gathering to commemorate Remembrance Day, in honour of those who have died while serving in conflicts and peace-keeping operations.
This year's national service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra is once again being conducted alongside construction efforts on the $500 million expansion of the building. Earlier today, an image of red poppies — symbolising the occasion — was projected onto the Sydney Opera House as a service was held on the banks of the harbour.
He spoke of the tradition of "mateship" evident in the brave acts of Australian servicemen and women."To let down your mates in combat would be worse than death … you don't let your mates down."
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