Remembrance Day 2024 – Lest we forget
11 November 2024
Jacquie Petrusma, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Today, we pause to remember the men and women who have served and sacrificed for their country.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Jacquie Petrusma, said Tasmania was home to more than 17,500 veterans and ex-serving personnel with many families having a personal connection to our ANZAC heritage.
“At 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns fell silent on the Western Front, ending four years of devastating warfare,” Minister Petrusma said.
“World War I claimed more than 16 million lives from around the globe, including over 60,200 Australians.
“More than 15,000 Tasmanians enlisted to serve their nation in World War I – a staggering one in five men.
“Of these, 3,000 lost their lives and many more suffered physical and psychological injuries.
“After the Second World War, Armistice Day was renamed Remembrance Day to commemorate and honour our service personnel who died or suffered while serving in wars, conflicts and peace operations.
“Remembrance Day is one of the most important days on our commemorative calendar, with wreath laying ceremonies being held around Tasmania.
"I encourage all Tasmanians to attend, wear a poppy in remembrance or to observe a minute's silence at 11am to reflect and remember.”
A list of services is available at www.rsltas.org.au/remembrance-day
