Armistice Day in Albany Western Australia

[Fatherofthree]

I am currently in Western Australia on a months trip visiting my son and famiy in Perth.

Whilst there, I decided to visit Albany on 11th November, hoping there would be a Remembrance Day Service/parade.

I was there, there was and it was more than I could have hoped for, albeit a smallish event, there was a lot to witness.

I think what made it for me was seeing the flags of Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain all at full mast, being placed at half mast and re-raised simultaneously.

I had a fairly long chat with The Senior Officer present, Brigadier Amanda Williamson and her RSM and was invited to attend an after service get together at the RSL premises.

I didn't go as I wanted to spend the rest of the day at The ANZAC museum, which I did and thoroughly enjoyed what I read and saw.

All in all in great day out in Albany.

I had intended putting a message on The Forum on the off chance that a Forum member would be in Albany that day, but lack of wifi prevented me.

Fabulous memories of my visit to Australia.

Regards.

Brian

[mooke07]

Hi Brian,

Sounds like the WA locals are treating you well. I am only sorry that as I live on the East coast I cannot get to see you and repay some of the kind hospitality you showed me in getting me to and from and around the Bromley Fair all those years ago.

I haven't forgotten what a fine day out that was.

Enjoy your family holiday, cheers Dean