Swan Hill, like the rest of the country, fell silent for one minute to commemorate those who have died in wartime on Remembrance Day.
November 11 originally marked the end of fighting on the Western Front for World War I, in which more than 60,000 Australians lost their lives, and is now observed around the world to remember the sacrifices made by many in service to their countries.
Veterans, their families and the wider community were glad to be able to gather after COVID-19 restrictions last year forced many to stay home.
The Swan Hill RSL’s Harold Heslop emceed the service as various veteran groups, local service group such as police, paramedics, firefighters, and regional schools paid their respects and laid wreaths.
Earlier in the week, RSL service member Greg White was selling poppies in the main street to raise money for Legacy.
“We’ve not had a long time to raise money and we support a lot of families,” Mr White said.
“It (COVID-19 restrictions) has been hard on welfare services and on Legacy families.”
