IT WAS a very wet and stormy morning on Friday, April 25, and many planned Anzac Day services across the region had to be rearranged in order to accommodate the inclement weather. The Coolum-Peregian RSL Sub-Branch managed to hold their commemorative Dawn Service inside the RSL building, with many flanking the perimeter and paying their respects under umbrellas within the grounds of the RSL.
Once again, school children were a feature of the moving service as well as sporting clubs, community groups, and there were also many service personnel in attendance.
Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez was one of the many locals who attended the service.
“Thanks to President Peter and the committee for all of their work to organise this commemoration and to all the participants for their involvement.”
Cr Suarez also went to the Bli Bli mid-morning service, which was held at Good Samaritan Catholic College instead of at the cenotaph due to the weather.
“Thanks to Mudjimba RSL for organising the ceremony and Dan Penman for much of the behind-the-scenes work.
“It was wonderful to hear choirs from Bli Bli State School and Good Samaritan Catholic College sing alongside the Halcyon Lakeside choir, and there was a very moving tribute delivered by Senior Sergeant Brad Doolan from QPS.”
Lest we forget.
School leaders paying their respects. 
Coolum State High School students address the gathered crowd at the Coolum-Peregian RSL. 
Student’s singing at the service. 
The mid-morning Bli Bli service which was held at Good Samaritan due to the weather. 
Representing at the Bli Bli service. 
The Mudjimba RSL mid-morning Bli Bli service. 
Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez and a guest at the Bli Bli service. 
The community came together for the Bli Bli service on Anzac Day. 
St Andrew’s school choir. 
Coolum State School Principal Shannyn Taylor, Tyson from Coolum Breakers and Coolum High School Principal Troy Ascott. 
Coolum-Peregian RSL Sub-Branch President Peter Lloyd with a rum and milk after the service. 
Yvonne from Quota Coolum Beach. 
Joe from Coolum-Peregian RSL (centre) with members from the Rhodesian Light Infantry who attend the Coolum service each year due to their colours being recognised by Coolum.