Photo of the ANZAC Day Ceremony in Brisbane With the Sri Lankan Veterans at Brookfield Show Grounds in Brisbane The above is a photo with the Sri Lankan Veterans at Brookfield Show Grounds in Brisbane with General Shantha Kottegoda, Admiral Travis Sinniah who was the Key Note Speaker at the event. President of the RSL Kenmore Branch Lt. Col. Rick Maher, Anton Swan OAM. Dr Jay Weerawardena President of the Federation of the Sri Lanka Organizations in Qld. and Also Jayantha Pathikirikorale. These are some of the Ex-Serviceman in the photo. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!  ...

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Remembrance Day – November 11th. – By Noor Rahim   With every breath you take You feel the concept of “Born Free; Live Free” In our daily lives there are many obstacles we surmounted Making us feel heroes among family; and among friends admired   But remember, this could not have been possible and achieved If not for the Veterans who gave their today for our tomorrow With sacrifices supreme; in blood, toil and valour Never to be forgotten, but always to be remembered   Undeniable is the fact that we owe these few who ventured To pave the way for our freedom that needs to be acknowledged For in our hearts and prayers we must remember them for what they sacrificed May the Good Lord keep them forever blessed and protected   Noor Rahim November 2022 ...

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