{"id":44215,"date":"2024-11-19T14:19:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T12:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/annual-day-of-remembrance-celebrates-the-legacy-of-sa-servicemen-20241119\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:08:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:08:51","slug":"annual-day-of-remembrance-celebrates-the-legacy-of-sa-servicemen-20241119","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/annual-day-of-remembrance-celebrates-the-legacy-of-sa-servicemen-20241119\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Day of Remembrance celebrates the legacy of SA servicemen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The annual Day of Remembrance, hosted by the Children\u2019s Hospital Trust, paid tribute to South African servicemen and WWII veterans who founded the Red Cross War Memorial Children\u2019s Hospital. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trevor Manuel, delivering the keynote address, highlighted the hospital\u2019s dual role as a historical symbol and a beacon of hope, urging collective action to enhance children\u2019s healthcare. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The event celebrated the enduring legacy of these heroes while emphasising the importance of shaping a brighter future for children through collaboration.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual Day of Remembrance, hosted by the Children\u2019s Hospital Trust, took place on Thursday 14 November, paying tribute to South African servicemen and World War II veterans whose generosity and vision led to the establishment of the Red Cross War Memorial Children\u2019s Hospital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This poignant ceremony serves as a tribute to their enduring legacy and underscores the hospital\u2019s mission of hope and healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now a world-class paediatric facility caring for over 300 000 children annually, the Red Cross War Memorial Children\u2019s Hospital owes its foundation to the sacrifice and philanthropy of these war heroes. Military dignitaries and supporters gathered at the ceremony, which was marked by speeches and heartfelt reflections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trevor Manuel, South Africa\u2019s longest-serving Minister of Finance and a staunch supporter of the Children\u2019s Hospital Trust, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the hospital\u2019s dual role as a historical symbol and a beacon of hope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEach one, the hospital and the Remembrance Day, are both important,\u201d Manuel said. \u201cThey are significant in their own way. Both share the history, and both are symbols of hope. This is a great paediatric facility, and our gathering here is about raising consciousness of the fact that this hospital can be an even greater facility.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manuel called for societal collaboration to prevent health tragedies and ensure a brighter future for children. \u201cIt\u2019s great, but it can be even greater. 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