Windsor RSL Sub-branch Determination Pays Off With Permanent Cenotaph

Within just a few weeks, Windsor will have a permanent cenotaph to mark ANZAC Day and other significant commemorations.

Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman said the Windsor RSL Sub-branch had worked towards a permanent cenotaph for years.

“It is a testament to their determination that a permanent structure is about to be built,” Ms Templeman said.

The Sub-branch has received $53,669 towards the construction, thanks to the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Program.

Hawkesbury City Council has approved the development at McQuade Park, which is state-owned land managed by Council.

President of Windsor RSL Sub-branch, Dave Hadfield said it was going to be an incredibly significant structure.

“After nearly a decade of red tape, temporary builds, temporary dismantles, it is incredibly significant to the Hawkesbury to have a permanent memorial here for all our veterans,” Mr Hadfield said.

“The fact that the cenotaph will be permanent, inscribed with the important words: Lest we Forget, and people will see it as they drive past or walk through the park, will be a powerful reminder of our ANZAC legacy.”

Ms Templeman congratulated the Sub-branch on its determination over many years to put up temporary structures so that thousand of people who gather at the Windsor ANZAC Day Dawn Service could appropriately mark that event.

“The Hawkesbury has a proud history of service and sacrifice,” Ms Templeman said.

“The ANZAC Day Service at McQuade Park gives thousands of locals the opportunity to pay their respects and I”m glad that now a permanent cenotaph will be in this spot.

“It was terrific to turn the sod on this new project because local monuments like this one are essential to make sure that the stories of service and the sacrifice made by local men and women are remembered for generations.”

The federal funding is part of the more than $1.68 million recently announced for projects and initiatives that pay tribute to those who have served in our nation’s uniforms to be shared among 91 community organisations nationwide.

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• ANZAC Day
• History