Councillor Linda Downey (Tuesday, 23 February 2010 12:28)

We were inspired by our tour of the WWI battlefields in France and Belgium. Everyday we were touched by the sacrifice and valour of our Australian soldiers and being winter received a glimpse of the harsh conditions they experienced. The Last Post ceremony at Ypres was a highlight which touched us deeply. We arrived with the names of Bankstown residents who had died on the western front and Colin arranged for visits to most of the grave/memorial sites,providing us with information about the battles they were involved in. I would absolutely recommend Cobbers Battlefield tours to anyone wanting to explore this region .