Endumeni/Isandlwana Moth Shellhole members join Remembrance Sunday parade

The day honours those who died in conflict for their country.

Local Moths Tony and Val Cross on parade with Cheryl and Pat Rundgren and retired Colonel Amod Adams (far left).

Moths from Dundee and Newcastle, as well as other service organisations, laid wreaths on Sunday morning to mark Remembrance Day in honour of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in World War I and II, and all subsequent conflicts. Over 21 wreaths were laid at the Lych Gate at Newcastle cemetery by Moth members, Scouts, Voortrekkers, police officials and two local councillors. A contingent of Dundee Diehard soldiers – the local battle re-enactment team – were also in attendance.

The decision for local Moths to travel to Newcastle for the annual Remembrance Day parade comes on the back of a similar parade held in Dundee in August to commemorate the centenary of the Dundee Cenotaph that honours local people who gave their lives for their country.

Over 7000 South Africans died in World War I, while over 11,000 perished in World War II. The Cenotaph also remembers those who died in all conflicts since these wars.
We will remember them…

Local Moths Tony and Val Cross on parade with Cheryl and Pat Rundgren and retired Colonel Amod Adams (far left).

Dundee Diehard Charles Anderson on sentry duty at the parade.

Moth Pierre Bezuidenhout lays down his poppy in memory of those who gave all for their country.

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