A ceremony was held at the flagpole in Ryrie Park on Saturday morning to commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day.
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The weather was bleak as a small but respectful group heard RSL Sub-Branch President, Ted Younger, read the story of the battle of Long Tan.
QPRC Mayor, Tim Overall, was in attendance.
This was followed by the lowering of the flag, wreath-laying and a minute’s silence to remember those who lost their lives in the Vietnam conflict and those whose suffering has continued.