NSW Remembers World War I

At sunrise & after sunset on Remembrance Day, the Saturday just past, the Sydney Opera House was once again lit up with projections of red poppies to remember World War I.

For more than 100 years, red poppies have been used as a symbol of community respect & recognition, marking the armistice of World War I & since 2014, have been projected onto the Sydney Opera House in the one of the few annual projection shows outside of Vivid Sydney.

The projections on the western sails occurred from 8pm & Midnight as well as between 5am & 5:46am (sunrise).

The latter show, just as the sun rose, was once again accompanied by the newly introduced (about 2021) dawn service at the Overseas Passenger Terminal. New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Veterans, David Harris & incoming Returned & Services League NSW President, Mick Bainbridge, were in attendance. The latter recited the Ode before the Last Post rang out across Sydney Harbour from bugles played by Royal Australian Navy sailors.

Lest we forget.

This Remembrance Day, we reflect on those who bravely laid down their own lives to preserve our way of life & defend our country.

We acknowledge those who currently serve in our defence, at home & abroad. There is no example of a higher public service than offering your own life to protect your country.

Our nation also owes recognition to those who have lost a parent, child or family member in the defence of our country. They profoundly know the value commemoration of our fallen & recognising those who returned.

Australia’s free and democratic society is built upon the shoulders of these brave men & women for which we commemorate today. Lest we forget.

Chris Minns, NSW Premier

Today, on Remembrance Day, we remember the men & women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in serving our country in wars, conflicts & peacekeeping missions, as well as their families.

On this Remembrance Day, I am feeling grateful. The sacrifice & service of those in the Australian Defence Forces have made our way of life possible.

David Harris, NSW Minister For Veterans