Hospital staff commemorate Remembrance Day at Macksville Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 Medlow Public School students participated in the Remembrance Day service at Taylors Arm. STAFF at Macksville District Hospital paused to honour Remembrance Day on 11 November with a ceremony led by local ex-servicemen Mick Birtles DSC and John Starr. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Mr Birtles is an army veteran who served in multiple conflicts abroad, and Mr Starr had a long and distinguished career in the Army reserves. “Together, we remembered and paid tribute to the courage and sacrifices made by servicemen and women who have served in conflicts across generations,” a spokesperson of the Health District said. “Thank you to Mick and John for leading this meaningful moment of reflection, allowing us to come together in gratitude and respect.” Across the Valley, a well-attended Remembrance Day service was held in Taylors Arm, which included the participation of students from Medlow Public School. Official sub-Branch services were also held at Bowraville, Macksville and Nambucca Heads. Medlow Public School students participated in the Remembrance Day service at Taylors Arm. John Starr and Mick Birtles DSC with staff from Macksville District Hospital. Staff pause to remember the contributions of Australia’s ex-servicemen and women.
