Two minutes of silence were observed by members of the Memorable Order of Tin Hats (Moths) and SA Legion, at the Reveille Shellhole, on Sunday, to commemorate the South African lives that were lost in military service.
Colin McCann, from the Windy Corner Shellhole, lays a wreath.
The day, also known as Poppy Day, commemorates those who lost their lives and celebrates those who survived World War One, World War Two and the Korean War.
It is celebrated annually on the Sunday closest to November 11, at 11am, across the former British Empire.
The day is marked by two minutes of silence, observed every year since 1919, the first anniversary of Armistice Day, the end of the Great War (World War One).
In addition, wreaths were laid at the Wall of Remembrance and stones were piled up as symbols of commemoration for fallen soldiers.
Keagan Rohland (left, 17), Erin Smith (16) and Jordan Jacobs (15), from the Benoni High Pipe Band.
Martiens Jurgens, from East Rand Funeral Directors, releases pigeons as a symbolic gesture on the day.
Innes Smith (left, Netcare 911) and WO Neil Bosman.
Eduardo Mendes (left, Savannah Shellhole) and Trevor Thomas (Reveille Shellhole and the ceremony’s Sgt-Maj).
Jason Basson and Letitia Godfrey, from SA Legion Motorcycle Club.
Retired Maj Louw Rossouw (from Cosy Corner Shellhole) lays a stone.
Trevor Thomas (Reveille Shellhole and leader of the parade).
Seen here are members from the First Benoni Sea Scouts Group. They are (from left): Jamie Truby (13), Kyle Laxton (13), Gabriel Rowe (12) and Tomas Schreuder (13).
Kenny Godfrey (left, Reveille Shellhole Old Bill) and Robert Beech (Cosy Corner Shellhole Old Bill).
Hettie (left) and Rachel de Mesmaeker, with Johnny Carbis. Rachel (88) was born in Flanders, Belgium, which was central in the Great War’s conflict on the Western Front.
George Smith lays a stone and gives a commemorative salute.
Gavin Holz (left, Savannah Shellhole) and Kelvin Luke (61 Mech).
Dave Francis (left) recognises Steven Gunzenhauser for his continued efforts with SA Legion and the Moths.
Trevor Thomas lays a wreath.
Rees Davies (SA Legion Brakpan chairperson) plays the trumpet on the day.
Wayne Johnson lays a stone in remembrance of those who fell in past wars.
Gerrard Keyser, from the South African Gunners Association lays a stone.
Colin McCann, from Windy Corner Shellhole, salutes the vacant chair and rifle, a symbol to commemorate those who have fallen.
WO Neil Bosman lays a wreath.
Maggie Faber and Sean Byrne (welfare officer from the Reveille Shellhole).
Members of the public, the SA Legion and several Moths shellholes attended the day of remembrance.
Ceremonies of remembrance were also held at St Dunstan’s College and Benoni High School on Friday (November 11).
Members of the SA Legion and Moths laid wreaths at the memorial garden at St Dunstan’s College.
The school was built as a war memorial diocesan school in 1918.
Benoni High School principal, Jake Ceronio said: “We are here to commemorate members of our family who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.”
Ann McCann, Lady Billie of the Memorable Order of Tin Hats Women’s Assistance (Mothwa) Brakpan, lays a wreath and gives a salute.
Kenny Godfrey, Reveille Shellhole Old Bill, lays a wreath and gives a salute.
Past Old Bill of the Reveille Shellhole, Trevor Thomas led the parade at the Reveille Shellhole. Thomas (81) has been with the shellhole for 39 years, served as a Moth for 45 years and was a soldier for 50.
Brig Johan Jacobs, Benoni Police Station commander, lays a wreath.
Trevor Thomas lays the first stone as a symbol of remembrance.
Gerrard Keyser, from the South African Gunners Association lays a wreath.
Moths and members of SA Legion on parade at the Reveille Shellhole.
Seen here are (from left): Richard and Joe Esterhuizen (SA Legion), Mark Louw (Shellburst Shellhole) and Gail Jordaan (Bomb Alley Shellhole).
Dave Francis lays a wreath.
Retired Maj Louw Rossouw (from Cosy Corner Shellhole) and Rina Esterhuizen (SA Legion Brakpan secretary).
