For more than a century Australians have paused at 11am on 11 November to acknowledge our fallen service men and women.
This Tuesday, the Logan community will again stand in silent reflection and remembrance of the sacrifice of our fallen men and women who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations this Remembrance Day.
It is one of the most important days of our year as it represents a time where Australians can stand together with our service personnel and veterans and remember those who have lost their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping.
Originally known as Armistice Day, this day was in commemoration of the moment the guns of the Western Front fell silent on 11 November 1918 at 11 am.
Just over 20 years later, Australia joined the Second World War, during which more than 39,000 Australians gave their lives. It was after the wars ended that 11 November became known as Remembrance Day.
Tragically, over a century of service in wars, conflicts or peacekeeping operations, more than 102,000 Australian men and women have now made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
This Remembrance Day I encourage you to wear a red poppy to show they will never be forgotten.
It is incredibly important to continue the tradition of pausing in remembrance and respect of our fallen defence personnel, now and into the future.
I encourage all members of the Logan community to mark this day in a solemn and dignified manner by partaking in the local RSL services or commemorating at home.
Australians are encouraged to share their personal commemorations on social media by using #RemembranceDay. For more information about Remembrance Day, visit the Anzac Portal.
