By Oliver Lees
Sunbury’s youth will keep watch this Anzac eve to show their respect to Australia’s service men and women.
The Sunbury Anzac Youth Vigil will commence at 6pm on Saturday, April 24 at the Sunbury Memorial Cenotaph and conclude at the completion of the dawn service the following morning.
The holding ground ceremony will involve a troupe of young people aged 25 or under, who will take turns in 30 minute intervals keeping continuous watch over the war memorial.
Hume councillor and convenor of the Anzac youth vigil, Jarrod Bell, said the special summary is designed to demonstrate the youth’s dedication and respect for ex-service member’s sacrifice.
“The vigil gives an opportunity for our young people to do their bit, to say thanks and reflect on the importance of Anzac day,” Cr Bell said.
“These young people will take 30 minute shifts ensuring that all through the night sunbury war memorial and the memories of those whom it commemorates can rest easy knowing that they have the watch.”
Members from organisations as varied as the Scouts, Air League Cadets, SES, CFA and St John Ambulance will participate as a coalition of Sunbury’s uniformed youth services.
Over 140 young people aged six to 266 participated in the vigil in 2019.
Members of the public are welcome to come and reflect at any point of the vigil.
For more information contact Jarrod Bell: 0400 500 787.
