The Border Boys Parade
GEM Village 16 August 2009.

These photographs were taken on the 16th of August 2009 at the Gunners and Engineers Memorial (GEM) Village, Irene. In memory of the Soldiers, Airmen. Medics and Seamen who lost their lives during the Border War. The parade was hosted by the Casa Mia Shellhole, and the guest speaker was General J Geldenhuys who spoke about the importance of the border war in the context of the cold war, and how important our role was in this period of history. 9 veterans represented the 61 Mech Veterans Association, and proudly on display was the 61 Mech Bn Group banner.
This was the first such parade I had ever attended, and I was saddened to see the generations of soldiers who all stood together to remember those who have never grown old. A single Harvard flew overhead, the last post was played and we all gave the salute to those who we have never forgotten.
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