Acknowledgements Toronto RSL Sub -‐ Branch Mr Greg Piper MP Member for Lake Macquarie Group Captain David Hombusch RAAF Williamtown Wing Commander Nigel Ward CO 11 Squadron -‐ RAAF Edinburgh, SA Mr Peter Dowling Sunderland Association (10 & 461 Sqdns) 316 Sqdn. RAAF Cadets City of Lake Macquarie -‐ Catafalque Party Mr Brian Staples (March Marshall) Sam Creed -‐ Piper Jonathon Smith -‐ Bugler Galston Men’s Choir Toronto Brass Mr Ian McLean – Sound Gisela Maude & Rathmines Memorial Bowling Club Volunteers RATHMINES CATALINA MEMORIAL PARK A SSOCIATION I NCORPORATED TORONTO RSL SUB-‐BRANCH RATHMINES MEMORIAL BOWLING CLUB LTD ANZAC DAY Saturday, 25th April, 2015, 2pm Supported by 11 Squadron RAAF ORDER OF SERVICE Welcome Bill Noble B.E.M Hon. Secretary, Toronto RSL Sub-‐Branch ANZAC Address Wing Commander Nigel Ward CO 11 Sqdn., RAAF Edinburgh, SA Hymn “Abide With Me” Toronto Brass & Galston Men’s Choir Pastoral Address Rev. Julie Turnbull Anglican Church, Toronto. Laying of Tributes Lone Piper – Sam Creed “The Lament” Prayer for the Australian Defence Force Mr Peter Dowling – Secretary, Sunderland Association (10 & 461 Squadrons) Rosemary is for Remembrance. Rosemary is a small perennial shrub of the mint family. This compact evergreen, with clusters of small light blue flowers and leaves that yield a fragrant essential oil used in making perfume and to flavour food, is native to the Mediterranean region. Legend says that the Virgin Mary, while resting, spread her cloak over a white flowering rosemary bush. The flowers turned the blue of her cloak, and from then on the bush was referred to as the “Rose of Mary”. This plant was, in ancient times, supposed to strengthen memory. Greek scholars wore rosemary in their hair to help remember their studies, and the association with remembrance has carried through to modern times. In literature and folklore it is an emblem of remembrance. On ANZAC Day, the wearing of small sprigs of rosemary in the coat lapel, pinned to the breast or held in place by medals is thus synonymous with remembrance and commemoration. The Recessional Toronto Brass & Galston Men’s Choir Prayer for Peace In Flanders Fields Mr John Richard Vice President Rathmines Catalina Memorial Park Association by John McCrae, May 1915 The Ode In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. Toronto RSL Sub-‐Branch The Last Post Jonathon Smith We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. One Minute Silence Reveille Jonathon Smith (Flags raised) Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. “In Flanders Fields” Mr Greg Piper MP – Member for Lake Macquarie Toronto Brass Recital Toronto Brass Benediction Rev. Julie Turnbull During the early days of the Second Battle of Ypres a young Canadian artillery
officer, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, was killed on 2nd May, 1915 in the gun positions
near Ypres. An exploding German artillery shell landed near him. He was serving in
the same Canadian artillery unit as a friend of his, the Canadian military doctor and
artillery commander Major John McCrae.
Galston Men’s Choir As the brigade doctor, John McCrae was asked to conduct the burial service for
Alexis because the chaplain had been called away somewhere else on duty that
evening. It is believed that later that evening, after the burial, John began the draft for
his now famous poem “In Flanders Fields”.
National Anthem Toronto Brass Hymn: ABIDE WITH ME. (Verses 1,2 & 5) Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide; When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day; Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see— O Thou who changest not, abide with me. Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies; Heav’n’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Hymn: THE RECESSIONAL. (Verses 1 & 2) God of our fathers, known of old, Lord of our far-‐flung battle-‐line, Beneath whose awful Hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! The tumult and the shouting dies; The Captains and the Kings depart: Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, A humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! The Australian National Anthem Advance Australia Fair Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free,. We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea, Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beaut rich and rare; In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We’ll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands,. For those who’ve come across the seas We’ve boundless plains to share, With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.