RAIN, hail, or shine, we will remember them.
Between bursts of sunshine and showers on Anzac Day, more than 100 Seaspray locals and those who made the effort to come from out of town, observed Anzac Day.
Attendees described the service as a poignant community-led occasion. It was organised by Kaylene Wheeler, president of the Seaspray Rate Payers Association.
Wellington Shire Coastal Ward councillor, Marcus McKenzie and Youth Council representative Ace Wilson were in attendance. Seaspray CFA representative Mick Fremlin read the Ode, and local historian and singer Sue Kennedy sang a beautiful rendition of The ANZAC.
One of the service’s poignant moments included reciting the poem A Simple Poppy by Jack Reid, Seaspray Primary School’s 2023 captain.
This year’s observance was a testament to the active involvement and unity of the Seaspray community. Volunteers rallied for a working bee earlier in the year, ensuring Memorial Park was in its best condition. The commitment of the Seaspray Ratepayers Association, which bears the increasing cost of public liability insurance, further underscores the community’s dedication to this important event.
Seaspray historian Sue Kennedy performs ‘The ANZAC’ to conclude the Seaspray service. Photo: Contributed
An aerial view of the Seaspray Anzac Day service. More than 100 people attended. Photo: John Morgan
