GUEST speaker George Rossington was so impressed by the Anzac Day service at Gundy, he rang the organising committee the next day to offer his congratulations.
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More than 300 people attended the popular ceremony on Wednesday, which has grown from strength-to-strength in recent years.
But, it was the gesture by Mr Rossington, who served with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for more than two decades, that put a smile on secretary Trish Ferguson’s face.
“George wanted to say how honoured he was to be invited – and to thank the committee,” she said.
“Although born in Scone, he grew up at Belltrees.
“He still has links to, and family members in, the area, so it was a homecoming of sorts for him.
“It was lovely to receive that call [on Thursday morning].
“We also welcomed flag orderly Corporal Adam Saxton in 2018.
“He laid a wreath on behalf of the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers, too.”
Mrs Ferguson, herself, had nothing but praise for those who attended the event.
“It was brilliant – a really, really great day,” she said.
“Each year I ask myself: how good does it get?
“However, it’s the local community who keeps it going; everyone is so supportive.
“The committee can’t express its gratitude to them enough.
“Even though another Anzac Day is done and dusted, it’s that support which makes it all worthwhile.”
Mrs Ferguson believes the Gundy commemorations are in good hands, especially with the number of young children involved in proceedings.
“We had school kids and the scouts, for example, participate,” she said.
“Belltrees Public School pupils have joined in [the service] the past couple of years as well – they always do a fantastic job.
“George [Rossington] went to school there, so it was fitting for him, too.”
