ANZAC DAY – A GENERATIONAL TRIBUTE OF REMEMBRANCE DAY
For ANZAC Day, the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (HKH) community paused to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of the Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women — past and present — who have served in times of conflict, peaceke eping, and humanitarian missions around the world. ANZAC Day stood as a poignant reminder of the strength found in unity, resilience, and service to others — values that continue to inspire and guide us in our work and daily lives. This year, HKH commemorated ANZAC Day with a moving tribute that brought together creativity, reflection and community spirit, honouring all who have served with meaningful contributions across generations. In the days leading up to April 25, approximately 80 handcrafted poppies were created by local preschool children from ‘Only About Children Hornsby’. Their vibrant and heartfelt artwork was proudly displayed in the hospital’s main foyer, offering a beautiful and symbolic gesture of respect from the youngest members of our community to those who served before them.
On ANZAC Day, remembrance flyers and sprigs of rosemary tied in red ribbon were placed on patient breakfast trays, symbolising honour, and inclusion on this special day. At 11:00 am, ‘The Last Post’ was broadcast across the hospital, followed by a minute of silence. Staff, patients, and visitors paused as they were able to across wards and departments to reflect on the service and sacrifi ce of our defence personnel. Flags across the hospital were respectfully lowered to half-mast in the early hours of the morning on ANZAC Day, in line with national protocols, and remained lowered throughout the day.
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.
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