25/04/2026
This morning, the Geebung-Zillmere Bald Hills Aspley RSL Sub Branch held the annual ANZAC Day memorial service at the Bald Hills Memorial Hall which commemorated the more than 1.5 million service men and women who have served our country in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations, and the more than 103,000 Australians who sacrificed their lives in our country's name π¦πΊ
Thank you to Parade Marshall Mr Merv Ward OAM, Mr Denis Webb President GZBHA RSL Sub Branch, the 7th Combat Service Support Battalion who provided the Catafalque Party and the 4th Resolution by LCPL Josh Du Plessis, Flt Lt. Jason Kennelly of the RAAF, Bugler Mr John George, Lament by the Clan Stuart Pipes & Drums., Cr Sandy Landers, PA by Mr Doug Rath, members of the Queensland Police Service and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), Geebung RSL, Soundwave Community Choir, Reverend Deborah Bird, and resolutions from Mr Ross David VP GZBHA RSL Sub Branch, Hugo - Bald Hills State School, Isabella - Aspley State High School, Rei - Bald Hills Scout Group, and Charlie - Bracken Ridge Scouts. Special mention to the Bald Hills State School P&C for the sausage sizzle. π
It's very special to see all the next generation wearing the medals of their family. Thanks to Lucas for participating in the parade, proudly wearing the medals of his great grandfather, who was in the first British SAS during WWII.
An event of this size could not be done without so many in the community, so thank you to all who participated and attended as well. It proves that the ANZAC spirit is alive and well, given the hundreds of people who turned out, even in the rain, to pay their respects.
Finally, a big thank you to all the Bald Hills Memorial Hall Committee who arrived early to help set up and stayed behind to clean up, as well as the members of the public who assisted in the tidy up too. π«Ά