Updated. Members of the Hutt Valley Volunteer Fire Police were in attendance at ANZAC day ceremonies across the valley today. As a Unit we are proud to be able to show our respects to those who have served.

At Upper Hutt, the Dawn Parade was well attended. A significant contingent from the NZ Defence Force were joined by the New Zealand Police, New Zealand Fire Service, New Zealand Cadet Forces, and other uniformed youth and service organisations (such as the Scouts) joined with members of the Upper Hutt RSA to pay homage to those who have served, at Gallipoli and elsewhere.

An RNZAF Iroquois performed a flypast as the service got underway. MAJGEN Rhys Jones, Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, was the guest speaker of the morning, and spoke of the respect that New Zealand Servicemen and Women have garnered across the world during our overseas operations.

After the bugle, hymns and march back to the Upper Hutt RSA, participants were invited inside for breakfast and an opportunity to socialise and for many, to reminisce.

FP Alex Roberts, FP Bruce Key, SSO David Ackroyd, FP Mark Foster, on completion of the ANZAC Day Dawn Service formalities in Upper Hutt.
Image courtesy FF Nic Stephens, Upper Hutt VFB.

We Will Remember Them.

Original Article
Members of Hutt Valley Fire Police will be amongst those attending ceremonies and services early tomorrow morning, Saturday April 25th, in honour of those who served and died during military service overseas. ANZAC day is an opportunity for members of the Unit to show their respect for servicemen and women past, present and future.

The New Zealand Herald has published a Guide to ANZAC Day Services which lists several events in the Hutt Valley area. We look forward to seeing you at your local venue.