On a glorious evening at the Sydney Opera House forecourt, the Australian Remembrance Foundation hosted the inaugural Lest We Forget: Harbour Sunset Tribute.
Held for the first time under the famous sails and on the eve of ANZAC Day, the moving ceremony brought together a capacity audience, including the Foundation’s patron, former Governor-General and Defence Force Chief, Sir Peter Cosgrove, alongside political and business leaders.
Among the evening’s highlights were the appearances of centenarian veterans John McAuley, Norma Booth, and Desmond Jones, who received a standing ovation at the close of the program.
There was also a poignant tribute and laying of wreaths in memory of the sailors lost when HMAS Kuttabul was sunk by a Japanese submarine during WWII.
The audience was moved by the odes and performances from the orchestra, the Australian Military Wives Choir, and entertainment icons such as Normie Rowe and Little Pattie. A stirring rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone by tenor Mark Vincent provided a fitting emotional crescendo.
Congratulations to Foundation Chair, Dr Michael Easson AM, CEO and Artistic Director, Anthony McCarthy and the entire team and thanks to our defence, industry, government and media friends who helped make it such a success.
It was a privilege for Primary Comms Group to play a part in such a memorable occasion.
The Foundation and Primary photographers were on hand to capture some of the best moments.
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