By Shamsiya Hussainpoor
Communities across the Dandenongs joined the rest of the nation in quiet reflection on Tuesday, 11 November, as the Upwey-Belgrave RSL held its Remembrance Day service to honour those who gave their lives for this country.
Despite Melbourne’s wet spring weather, the community gathered for the 10.40am service, to pause and reflect for a minute’s silence at 11am.
President Fred Schmager thanked attendees for showing up and remembering those who shaped this nation and reminded young people about their “privileges”.
“While they’re walking around free, people have paid the supreme price for that privilege,” he said.
Rowan Smith from the Running Rabbits Military Museum said it’s crucial “to keep the memory alive.”
