Dennis Jensen (Tangney, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On this Remembrance Day, I would like to pay tribute to the many memorial services being held across my electorate of Tangney. Of those holding services today, I acknowledge the invitation that the Applecross RSL extended me and wish them well on this solemn day. Tangney is well served by RSLs, with sub-branches in Applecross and Riverton. Today, more than any other day, it is right, proper and timely to pay my respects, for the selfless service that these men and women have shown and continue to show both on the battlefield and in civvy street.

This day has a special personal meaning for me because my grandfather, who was alive until I was 14, served on the Western Front in the World War I, and my uncle served in North Africa in World War II. I well remember stories that they told me and certainly the gentle manner that they had following those wars and the great humility that they had despite their service and what they had seen. Today, I acknowledge both of their service and the service of all those that have served in all wars.