Cobar’s long awaited war memorial was unveiled in Drummond Park on Thursday as part of this year’s Anzac Day service.
Cobar RSL Sub Branch president Gordon Hill said the war memorial, which is dedicated to over 1,000 people who have served in war and who have had an association with Cobar, will be a lasting reminder of their willingness to fight for their county and its people.
Local John de Bruin, who organised the memorial build, praised all who had been involved in the nine year journey including the dedicated researchers, tradespeople and those who helped fundraise and donated to the build.
Royal Australian Navy Commander Submarine Force, Captain Geoff Wadley, was the guest speaker for this year’s Anzac Day service.
“As evidenced by the crowd here today and this new memorial, the ANZACS, and what they stand for, has not been forgotten,” Captain Wadley said.
“For time dims the memory of ordinary events, but not great events. In a nation’s history, great events – whether in peace or war – live in our memories regardless of time.
“They are deemed great, not necessarily for what they achieved, nor for whether they were victories or successes.
“Rather, great events are distinguished by the quality of human endeavor they called upon, by the examples they create for ordinary men and women, and by the legends they inspire.
“So it is for Anzac Day.
“Anzac Day has evolved to mean so much more than a commemoration of the Gallipoli campaign,” he said.
“It is a time when we pause to reflect on the past and present generations of Australians who have served the country, and sacrificed so much…full story in this weeks edition out now!
