ANZAC Day Service
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; age shall no weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest we forget.
Lest we forget The Ryde Hospital ANZAC Day Ceremony was held on Thursday, 25 April at 11:00 AM, in the hospital front near the flag poles. All staff were encouraged to attend and observe a minute’s silence to pay tribute to the ANZAC spirit and those who have served our nation. The service was opened by Jenny McConnell (A/GM) with an acknowlegge of country and recognition of the Aboriginal ANZACS. Janine Steel provided an overview of the significance of the day, followed by the invocation and prayers led by Rev Jean Bell. Mark Flemming from the Ryde RSL delivered a moving speech and laid a wreath under the flags. The children from Clovell Childcare Centre also laid a wreath they had made, making the day a wonderful multigenerational and truly local ceremony.
The pink ladies made sure we were all dressed for the occasion with knitted poppies and rosemary . The ceremony was an opportunity for staff, residents and visitors to observe a moment of reflection and respect to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women, past and present.
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