Veterans walk together in memory of those who served with courage and sacrifice.
November 11 is a special date on the Moths‘ calendar – a time to honour the brave men and women who served their country, and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
Known as Remembrance Day, it marks the end of World War One – at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 – and is also known as Armistice Day.
Ina Futter with the SA Public wreath.
Celebrated to the nearest Sunday, many gathered in solemn remembrance at Mbango Valley Association last Sunday for the annual Remembrance Day Parade hosted by the Moth Rough But Ready Shellhole.
They were joined by members of the South Coast President Council, who also paid their respects.
Following the parade, a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony took place at the hall, where two minutes of silence was observed.
Veterans walk together in memory of those who served with courage and sacrifice.
This year’s service held special meaning, with a moving tribute to the animals who served alongside the soldiers – the loyal horses, dogs and carrier pigeons who shared in their hardships and courage.
Wally Heales with the All Rhodesians wreath.
Old Bill Lew Lloyd-Evans explained that poppies grew in abundance on the battlefields after the war. The poppy is worn on the left side, close to the heart, as a symbol of remembrance for those who have died in war.
“The red represents the blood spilt, the black centre is often associated with mourning the dead and the green leaf represents hope.”
Wilffred Nathras of the SA Legion’s Lower South Coast branch (left) and Lew Lloyd-Evans (Old Bill).
Brothers Lyall and Lew Lloyd-Evans.
Jenneth Geel lays a wreath to remember the animals.
Grant Futter (Wee Bill) with AB Cronje of the Bikers SC President Council.
At the memorial day are (from left) Robbie Duyts, Toi Prinsloo, Trevor Davison, Koos Prinsloo and Piet van Oudtshoorn.
Darryl King pays his respects.
Bikers from Immortal Guardians Motorcycle Club (from left) Riaan Nel, Zoe Hattingh, Sergeant Jaco Hattingh, Sharon Meyer and her husband, Eugene.
Local veterans and bikers led the Remembrance Day procession with dignity and pride.
Veterans and bikers march proudly.
Leading the parade are (from left) Grant Tent, Sean Davidson and Wayne Tent of Margate Pipes and Drums.
Piet Cloete with the Delville Wood wreath.
Roy Matkovich with a wreath.
Jurgen van der Walt of Christian Motorcycle Club and his daughter Juane.
Carole Lloyd-Evans and Val Lloyd-Evans place a remembrance cross.
Special morning for (from left) Alan Newbery, Pat Marshall and Piet Cloete.
Veterans and bikers march proudly as the community salutes their service.
Carl Volker places a poppy cross to honour the brave.
Wilffred Nathras of the SA Legion's Lower South Coast branch (left) and Lew Lloyd-Evans (Old Bill).
Veterans and bikers march proudly as the community salutes their service.
