"We will remember them": Ocean Grove commemorates Anzac Day

“We will remember them”: Ocean Grove commemorates Anzac Day

The Ocean Grove community gathered in their hundreds at Ocean Grove Park Cenotaph on Anzac Day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

A SILENCE of commemoration fell over Ocean Grove on Tuesday morning as residents and community members gathered at Ocean Grove Park to pay their respects to fallen members of the armed services.

The Ocean Grove Park Cenotaph was again the site for Ocean Grove’s Dawn Service. Photos: ANDY ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHY

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL representatives led Anzac Day proceedings earlier this week, holding a 6am dawn service and 10am Morning Service at The “Ocean Grove Park” Cenotaph, the latter of which followed the Ocean Grove March that began at 9.45am.

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch vice-president John Dickinson led the Dawn Service.

The dawn service included a piper and bugler, while tea and a light breakfast was provided at old fire station building, at the corner of Hodgson Street and The Avenue at the conclusion of the service, made possible by the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove and the RSL members.

The March participants assembled in front of the Commonwealth Bank, on The Terrace. The March stepped off and proceeded down The Terrace and turned right into Presidents Avenue, which then turned right into The Avenue to the Cenotaph.

Later in the morning, the march was accompanied by Geelong RSL Pipes and Drums.

The RSL vice president along with federal, state and local government representatives and dignitaries led the wreath laying ceremony.

The subsequent morning service was led by the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch vice-president John Dickinson, and included a catafalque and flag party from the 8th/7th Battalion Alpha Company and members of the Geelong Concert Band.