Perth veterans mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence at war memorials
Remembrance Day services were held across Perth today to honour those who died in wars.
A minute's silence was held at 11am across Commonwealth countries today, including at Perth's Claremont War Memorial. Andrew Tabain and John Burridge are both Claremont RSL members and former Australian defence force staff.
Tabain served 40 years in the armed forces and now helps fellow veterans. Burridge runs Swanbourne's Military Antiques store and collects war items.
Services also took place at Karrakatta war cemetery, Rankin Gardens in Subiaco and Kings Park State War Memorial. Local schools gave strong support, selling poppies and leaving wooden crosses at cemetery graves.
- 40 years
- Tabain service length
- 11am
- Minute's silence time
- 17 years old
- Tabain's age when enlisted
- 4 years ago
- Years since Tabain left defence
Why it mattersRemembrance Day honours the sacrifice of those who died in war and keeps their memory alive for future generations.
AustraliaAustralians across the country hold annual ceremonies to mark lives lost in service and support veterans and their families.
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