28 April 2004
Hello fellows
I am writing this on Sunday evening at the end of another ANZAC day and the conclusion of an absolutely weather perfect autumn day.
My day commenced at Cape Cabarita around 7.30 a.m. and along with 9 Rotarians and their partners and a number of Cape Cabarita residents I enjoyed a breakfast from 8.00 a.m. consisting of juice, fresh fruit salad and bacon & eggs expertly cooked by Joe Campisi. Following breakfast we all participated in an ANZAC day memorial service which included a short history of the Parramatta River and its contribution and involvement during the war years, a reading of remembrance, a Digger’s poem, a wreath laying ceremony and a Piper who played 2 numbers on the bag pipes.
I wish to particularly thank Peter and Anne Manenti for coordinating the event and also Bert & Carol Houston, Euan & Leedy Watson and Brian & Jenny Hennell for their assistance as well.
Overall the ANZAC day service at Cape Cabarita was a wonderful and moving experience.
As at Wednesday night we will have 4 more sleeps until the “bike the park” event on 2 May. I only hope the weather will be at least half as good as it was on ANZAC day.
Have a successful weekKeith