On Tuesday 5 November 2024, the community of Daylesford will come together to honour the memory of the lives lost and forever changed in the tragic accident last year. The commemoration will take place outside the Royal Hotel Daylesford at 9:00 am.
The commemoration will serve as a time for reflection, healing, and unity as family, friends, and the community gather to pay tribute to those who were taken too soon. We hope that the words spoken, the wreaths laid, and the minute of silence in remembrance will help heal and give strength to loved ones and the community one year on.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Bradley Thomas, Hepburn Shire Council CEO, said the gathering not only to remember those who were lost, but to support all community members through the healing process.
“This tragedy has forever changed our community, but it has also brought us closer, showing the power of unity, compassion, and resilience,” he said. “We ask that all who attend respectfully observe the memories of those lost and the grief shared by many whose lives have been impacted.”
This commemoration is a solemn occasion to acknowledge the profound loss felt by families and friends while also recognising the strength and compassion that the community has displayed over the past year.
“This gathering serves as a reminder that the bonds of community can provide comfort and support even in times of immense tragedy,” said Mr Thomas. “We ask that all who attend respectfully observe the memories of those lost and the grief shared by many whose lives have been impacted.”
This article is based on a media release from Hepburn Shire Council.
