The commemoration of Victory In Europe (VE Day) took place at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance on Wednesday 8th May 2019.
A service incorporating The Shrine, RSL, and Friends of the Odd Bods Association was conducted in fine (if chilly) weather on the forecourt of The Shrine. The Shrine Guard Catafalque Party and Navy Band contributed to the service with a speech from Colonel John Wertheimer AM RFD.
Colonel Wertheimer made reference to the 6000 Australian Airmen who gave their lives in WW2.
Friends of the Odd Bods Association attendees included Maurie Smith (who laid the Friends wreath), Frank Sims, Jan Dimmick, along with Peter Randell, Gary Elliot, Greg Smith, Robyn Bell, and Robert Jackson.
Our Secretary, Peter Randell, thanked The Shrine, and RSL organisers for another impressive service.
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