Remembrance Day - held on the 11th day of the 11th month, is a time for us as a nation to reflect and remember the service and sacrifice of the more than 102,000 Australians who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.  

While coronavirus has shaken up most of this year, thankfully, the government is now allowing ceremonies to be held to commemorate this day.

In Lismore, The Lismore RSL Sub branch will be conducting a Remembrance Day service and wreath laying on Wednesday, November 11 at the Lismore Cenotaph at the Memorial Baths Molesworth Street Lismore at 10.45am.

NSW Government has advised RSL State Branch that a one-off approval has been given for groups of up to 100 people or the equivalent of 1 person per 4 square metres to gather for Remembrance Day Services.

The exemption is in place and requires adhering to social distancing measures and have a COVID-19 Safety plan in Place.

RSL NSW Acting President Ray James OAM said that “with 2020 ANZAC Day commemorations cancelled due to the pandemic, it is particularly meaningful for the Veteran community to see Remembrance Day gatherings taking place”

The City of Lismore RSL Sub branch has a COVID-19 Safety plan in place and advised that if you are feeling unwell or have respiratory conditions etc. to remain at home.

City of Lismore President Darryl Hawke asked that the community to observe one minutes silence at the 11th hour on the 11^th day of the 11^th month as a mark of respect and to remember all who paid the supreme sacrifice in WW1 and all subsequent conflicts that Australians were involved in.