âThe statue is designed to be a striking representation of service personnel from Goomeri and the surrounding districts, and will be a strong visual reminder of the services and sacrifices made during the Second World War,â Mr OâBrien said.
âItâs a fitting tribute that will ensure the people of Wide Bay continue to remember and acknowledge the sacrifices made by our service-men and women during wartime.â
Wide Bay MP Llew O'Brien at the opening of the Goomeri statue on Friday,
Mr OâBrien congratulated Marlene Pointon for initiating the project, and the Goomeri Branch and the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch for their work in ensuring the legacy of Australiaâs war heroes is remembered as well for their ongoing advocacy for veterans.