Lest we forget.
Members of the disciplined forces, diplomatic corps, past and serving military personnel and their families gathered at the Military Cemetery in Suva yesterday morning for the Anzac Day Dawn Service.
The service commemorates the lives of gallant Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women, and to reflect on the contributions by those who displayed great courage, discipline and self-sacrifice in choosing a life of service to their country.
Also honouring the courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice of the Anzacs was Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka who was joined by the Minister for Home Affairs and other distinguished guests to lay wreaths in remembrance of the fallen heroes.
The Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Ewen McDonald, said Anzac Day was one of the most important days as honoured the sacrifices of men and women of the armed forces.
“We pay tribute to our Fijian defence partners, with whom we have special bonds and are proud to call our vuvale,” Mr McDonald said.
“We honour the service and sacrifices of the men and women in our armed forces and the enduring role that Australia, Fiji and New Zealand have played throughout history in protecting the maritime security of the Pacific.
“We are eternally grateful.”
