Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said he was \u2018deeply humbled\u2019 by the level of support for Australian soldiers, during a visit to the Western Front.<\/p>\n
Mr Chester assisted the Prime Minister at the official opening of the new Sir John Monash Centre in France and represented Australia at six Anzac Day events in Belgium.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe level of public support and recognition of the service and sacrifice by Australians in World War 1 is quite remarkable,\u201d Mr Chester.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe people of France and Belgium promised to never forget the efforts of our troops in the Great War and they have kept that promise.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was honoured to speak at several commemorative events during my visit and thanked the communities on the Western Front for their continued support.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Chester said the Centenary of Anzac commemorative events would continue until the end of the year with activities planned for Le Hamel on July 4 and Armistice Day on November 11.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe centenary events don\u2019t seek to glorify or mythologise the Great War,\u201d Mr Chester said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s about demonstrating our respect for a generation of young Australian men and their families who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we enjoy today.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new Monash centre and other museums and displays which form the Australian Remembrance Trail are fitting tributes and explain our involvement in the conflict.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was deeply humbled to see the French and Belgium communities continuing to recognise our nation\u2019s efforts to protect them 100 years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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