He knows it’s the traditional symbol of Remembrance Day, which falls tomorrow.

The day is set aside to remember the sacrifice of those who have died for Australia in wars and conflicts. It was originally known as Armistice Day.

Griffith RSL Sub-Branch acting president Roy Stacy said this year was particularly significant because it marks the 90th anniversary of the signing of armistice.

“In Griffith we will mark it with a short ceremony at the cenotaph,” he said.

“It’s an important occasion because it’s a chance to remember the gallantry and sadness of loss of the men and women through that terrible period of 1914 to 1918 and all of the other conflicts since. It might not be as big as Anzac Day but it’s just as important.”

Since November 11, 1918, people have gathered to observe one minute’s silence at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month to pay their respects and remember Australia’s servicemen and women who gave their lives

in wars, conflicts and peace operations.

For those locals keen to

pay their respects it is important to be at the cenotaph well before 11am. The opening prayer will be followed by the commemoration of the fallen, wreath laying and a trumpeter who will sound the last post.

“I think people should turn up tomorrow to remember what those people did when our country was young,” Mr Stacy said.

“It is the chance to remember an important part of our

history.”