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Memorial Courtyard at Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia

Inside of the Australian War Memorial is Memorial Courtyard. At the far end of the Pool of Reflection is an eternal flame. Beneath the dome is the Hall of Memory, a chapel containing the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. Within the colonnades is the Roll of Honor listing servicemen killed in action. In order to personalize those names, a tradition began in 2013 called the Last Post Ceremony. Near 5:00 p.m. daily, after a bagpiper plays “Flowers of the Forest” – a Scottish song commemorating a battle defeat – one soldier’s life story is told including photos and how he died. Assuming there are no additional casualties of war, this outstanding and touching ceremony will continue every day thorough 2295 until all 102,186 fallen Australian soldiers have been recognized.

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Memorial Courtyard at Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia

Australian War Memorial, Treloar Cres, Campbell ACT 2612, Australia

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