Today we commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day.
A day to recognise that our nation disrespected and mistreated many of our Vietnam veterans, and a reminder that we must never repeat the mistakes of the past.
A day to honour the more than 500 Australians who died, and the more than 3,000 who were wounded.
And a day to acknowledge the almost 60,000 Australians who served, including all those still with us, many of whom continue to bear wounds seen and unseen.
In that, the stand against authoritarianism, the sacrifice made for the cause of freedom, has mattered, will continue to matter, and will always matter.
Thank you Jenny Ware MP – Federal Member for Hughes and Engadine RSL Sub Branch for your invitation to your poignant local service.
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