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The 2009 annual memorial service was held on Saturday 31 October. Many people gathered in the Tarcutta Park to remember their loved ones at the moving service.
Brooke Dainer from Albury sang the National Anthem and two musical items beautifully, whilst Bugler Kade Normington and Piper Bob Scott gave stirring renditions on the bugle and pipes respectively.
Chaplain Ruth Oakden from The Toll Group unveiled and dedicated the new In Memory Of wall which Toll have kindly sponsored, and Bernie Belacic CEO of Natroad and Mayor Kerry Pascoe were guest speakers.
Patron Joy McKean was unable to attend but sent a lovely message which was played to the families and those in attendance.
Chairman Doug McMillan in his closing speech confirmed that the ATDM committee had no intention of shifting the wall and that the rumours and media hype are just plain untrue.
The many confirmations of support are testament to the fact that the committee are doing the right thing by the families of those on the wall.
Once again the Lucas Family excelled themselves with afternoon tea which was superb and the committee thanks them sincerely.
Following the service a great family night with a Halloween theme was held at the Kyeamba Smith Hall in Wagga.
The date for next years service will be Saturday 30 October - mark your calendars.
The Australian Truck Drivers Memorial is situated in the small township of Tarcutta New South Wales Australia, midway between Sydney & Melbourne. This site was chosen as the town has a long historical association with the transport industry and is situated beside the Hume Hwy which is one of the busiest major highways in the world.
Thousands gather to show their respect at the annual memorial service in October.
The memorial was founded in 1994 and established with funding from Recar in memory of truck drivers and those directly related to the industry who have lost their lives.
The Australian Truck Drivers Memorial Inc is a non-profit organization, run by a voluntary committee which relies on donations and sponsorship to provide and maintain the upkeep of the wall.
Every October there is a memorial service held at the wall in Tarcutta followed by an evening function for family and friends.
The memorial wall holds the names of many who lost their lives during their line of duty whilst working for the transport industry - some driving, some whilst loading and unloading and from a wide range of years.
The Australian Truck Drivers’ Memorial committee encourages Truck Drivers and other road users to undertake initiatives to reduce road accidents by promoting Safe Driving on our roads.
The memorial inscriptions continue to grow with the inclusion of the "In Memory"section with names of deceased drivers who have passed away from natural causes and illness now being added.
Thousands gather to show their respect at the annual memorial service in October.
The memorial was founded in 1994 and established with funding from Recar in memory of truck drivers and those directly related to the industry who have lost their lives.
The Australian Truck Drivers Memorial Inc is a non-profit organization, run by a voluntary committee which relies on donations and sponsorship to provide and maintain the upkeep of the wall.
Every October there is a memorial service held at the wall in Tarcutta followed by an evening function for family and friends.
The memorial wall holds the names of many who lost their lives during their line of duty whilst working for the transport industry - some driving, some whilst loading and unloading and from a wide range of years.
The Australian Truck Drivers’ Memorial committee encourages Truck Drivers and other road users to undertake initiatives to reduce road accidents by promoting Safe Driving on our roads.
The memorial inscriptions continue to grow with the inclusion of the "In Memory"section with names of deceased drivers who have passed away from natural causes and illness now being added.
