A crowd of over 150 people came to the Cowes Jetty last Friday to commemorate Remembrance Day.

Organised by the Phillip Island RSL, President Chris Thompson said it was a day to remember “those Australian men and women who died or suffered in the great tragedy of war.”

Chris recounted the violent campaign at Gallipoli and said thanks to the heroes who shed blood and lost their lives during the war.

“Each year we pay homage not only to those original ANZACs, but to all who served, died, or were disabled in their service to this country,” he said.

“They enrich our nation’s history. Their hope was for the freedom of mankind and we remember with pride their courage, their compassion and their comradeship.”

Chris quoted the ANZAC poem “Lest we forget”, saying it encompassed why everyone had gathered for Remembrance Day.

“May we and our successors prove worthy of their sacrifice.”