Lorne_RSL

27/04/2026

Thank you Lorne P-12 College for the beautiful display of home made poppies near the Lorne Avenue of Honour Project. See photos attached to this post.

The poppy reminds us of those who lost their lives or suffered in wars, conflicts and peace operations. This tradition began in 1919, after the First World War. The poppy’s popularity stems from the poem In Flanders Fields, written by Canadian medic Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae in 1915. The poem recalls the red poppies on the war graves of soldiers who died on the Western Front in Europe. In Australia, the red poppy is the commemorative flower of remembrance.

On Anzac Day, we also commemorate with rosemary sprigs as a symbol of the first Anzacs at Gallipoli.

Lest We Forget

25/04/2026

The Lorne RSL would like to thank the following for their continuous support for our two ANZAC Day Services, without them it would just no be the same.

ANZAC Appeal - Lorne Central and .
Wreaths - A Flourish of Flowers
Gun Fire Breakfast - Lorne and District Men's Shed Louttit Bay Bakery Lorne Central
We would also like to thank all the Lorne Emergency Services, Lorne P-12 College Eden Johns ( our local piper), Alanee for always doing such a beautiful job with the reading of the Prayers, our local Service Members Pakitu Henry and Julian Reid for their involvement in our successful Commemorative Service and all the wreath layers.

Thank you to everyone who attended, especially our local Veterans.

24/04/2026

Thank you to everyone that turned out for our 7am Service this morning.

This Anzac Day marks the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. We pause to remember and pay tribute to the service and sacrifices made by Australians: from the first landing in Gallipoli, to the men and women currently serving.

Looking forward to seeing you all at our Commemorative Service at 11am.

22/04/2026

The Lorne RSL are getting ready for ANZAC Day. Help us commemorate those who have served on April 25th 2026. Dawn Service 7am and Commemorative Service at 11am. ANZAC Memorial Park, Mountjoy Pde, Lorne. The Spirit of of the ANZAC's lives in all of us, show your with pride this ANZAC Day.

20/04/2026

https://rslvic.com.au/events/lorne-rsl-sub-branch-anzac-day-2026/

ANZAC Day dawn service

20/04/2026

This coming Saturday is ANZAC Day.

Join us at the Lorne ANZAC Memorial Park for our 2 Services. 7am and 11am.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them. Lest We Forget 🌺

28/03/2026

The Lorne RSL would like to thank Mr Dan Tehan, MP, Federal Member of Wannon and Mr Des Callaghan OAM BJ JP, RSL Victoria, State Senior Vice President for assisting us with the official opening of the Lorne ANZAC Memorial Park.

This park stands as a beautiful and lasting tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served.

Whether you are a local resident, a visiting veteran, or a family member keeping a legacy alive, this space belongs to all of us as a place for reflection and gratitude.

Thank you to everyone involved in this dedication.

04/03/2026

Save the date... March 27th 2026
Join us to officially open our ANZAC Memorial Park at 2pm.
All welcome.

11/11/2025

Many thanks for all that attending our Remembrance Day Service yesterday.
Lest we Forget 🌸

10/11/2025

Each year on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we pause to remember those who served and those who gave their lives in the service of our nation. It is a moment of reflection — to honour courage, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of those who stood for freedom and peace.

As we wear the poppy and observe the silence, we are reminded not only of the cost of war, but of the values our service men and women fought to protect — respect, fairness, compassion, and the right to live freely together. They fought for a country where inclusion triumphs over division, and where hatred has no place.

We are privileged to live in a nation that honours its heritage while welcoming people from all parts of the world — a country bound by shared values and pride in being Australian. These are the values we uphold at Vasey RSL Care as we support veterans and their families every day.

On this Remembrance Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to the Australia they fought for — a place of unity, respect, and belonging for all. Lest we forget 🌺