This year, a smaller than usual crowd gathered at Ōmārama’s Memorial Rock in brilliant autumn sunshine to remember those lost at war from the Benmore and surrounding district, and to honour our returned services personnel.
The Ōmārama Volunteer Fire Brigade formed a parade to the memorial led by Sergeant Stuart Heddershaw, of Kurow, who is retired from the Australian Army and formerly with the British Army.
Upper Waitaki Returned and Services Association president John McKinnel gave the address, secretary Karen Hofman gave the prayer, Anzac Dedication and Ode. The bugler was John Sturgeon... . . >>> continue reading <<<