Shayne Neumann (Blair, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Yesterday I was honoured to lay a wreath at the Pine Mountain District War Memorial group's dedication ceremony. They received a $9,000 Saluting their Service grant. We added 50 local people to the memorial, alongside their comrades from World War I. These 50 people were World War II veterans. I was pleased to see hundreds of people there. They were the descendants of those who served our country—all local people who sacrificed their lives. Many survived the war but dealt with the challenges and traumas afterwards. I particularly want to thank the MCs—the people who worked so hard to get that funding and who made the day possible. Sherrin Gugenberger and Rob Doncaster worked tirelessly for the people of Pine Mountain to make that day possible. A very moving dedication was made by Rev Phillip Mutzelburg, who is, himself, a veteran. I also want to thank the Salvation Army. Bugler Brad Strong is a regular at Anzac Day services—I will be speaking at the Anzac Day service in Bundamba. Brad and the Anzac Day committee do a great job. The Salvation Army always play with gusto and vigour, and I thank them for what they did. It was a great day. Congratulations also to Cheryl Bromage and her aunties, who were there honouring Cheryl's grandfather who died giving his life for our country. (Time expired)

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