Thursday, 16 November 2023

Remembrance Day

Ann-Marie HERMANS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (10:02): I also want to speak about Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day is an incredibly important time for many of our ex-soldiers and ex-service men and women but also for those who are currently in services or even in the cadets. I have had the great fortune of attending things in my region, in Berwick, and also attending the shrine service. It was a tremendous honour to be able to be there. I think of my late father-in-law Gerry Hermans, who used to wear his medals very proudly at these services, and I think of my husband, who was able to represent me at Dandenong and Cranbourne. I thank you for this incredible opportunity to be able to stand in this place and to remember those who have gone before us – those in the past – those who are currently serving and those who will be emerging to serve.