Remembrance Day 2022

On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minutes’ silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation.

Join Chatswood RSL, returned service men and women and their families at the 2022 Remembrance Day Commemoration Service at the Garden of Remembrance in Chatswood on Albert Ave behind the Chatswood Interchange.

Guests are encouraged to arrive from 10am for a 10:30am start to the ceremony. Some chairs and shade will be available for the elderly and less mobile patrons.

Master of Ceremonies: Mr Craig Murray, Deputy President, Chatswood RSL Club.

Order of Commemoration

Acknowledgement of Country
Mr Garry Owen, President, Chatswood RSL Club

A call to Commemoration
Mr Craig Murray, Deputy President, Chatswood RSL Club

The Lord’s Prayer
Cptn Randall Brown, Mission Leader, Salvation Army

Prayer of Remembrance
Councillor Tanya Taylor, Mayor of Willoughby

Hymn - O God Our Help in Ages Past
Mr Daniel Verschuer, Soloist

Poem - In Flanders Fields
Lieutenant Colonel Matt Vertzonis CSM, RFD (Ret’d), Acting President, Willoughby Legion Sub-Branch

Address
Rory Rapa, St Pius X College

Wreath Laying

The Ode
Mr Kevin (Barney) Flanagan OAM, President, Chatswood RSL Sub-Branch

The Last Post
Maja Heath, Bugler, Willoughby City Band

Silence

The Rouse
Maja Heath, Bugler, Willoughby City Band

Australian National Anthem
Mr Daniel Verschuer, Soloist