On this day above all days, we remember those who did not return from the Vietnam Conflict to receive the welcome and gratitude of their Nation.

Those who fell in the jungle, rubber plantations and paddy fields of Long Tan, Coral-Balmoral, Hat Dich, Binh Ba and Nui Le and other battles, such as the Tet Offensive.

 May we accept the challenge that these deaths have given us, and may we,who strive to maintain this great tradition of remembrance, be inspired by

their dedication to the cause of freedom, peace and justice.

We remember those wonderful courageous men of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Nurses and Doctors of the Medical Teams in Vung Tau, Butterworth and Darwin. We think of them all and pray for them all, on this, our Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day.