Day 14 – A Walk to Remember


Date: 24 April 2025
Route: St John’s Reid → Changi Chapel (Duntroon) → Australian War Memorial
The final stage of The ANZAC Way was more than symbolic—it was sacred.

We began at St John’s Reid, retracing our purpose with each step to Changi Chapel at Duntroon. There, we were welcomed by Defence leaders and friends cheering us home.

Chaplain Cameron West opened the closing service, and Bishop Grant Dibden delivered the final reflection. Jeanette, Mike, and Lachlan led readings and prayers. After photos and embraces, the journey turned to its final leg: to the Australian War Memorial.

There, front row, we joined the Last Post Ceremony—Cam and Bishop Grant laying wreaths to honour the fallen, the remembered, and the reason we walked.

🕊️ What’s Next?
The pilot walk is complete. 14 days. Nearly 270 km. Countless moments that shaped friendships, healed hearts, and deepened purpose.

We’re already thinking ahead. If you’re interested in joining a future ANZAC Way walk, visit anzacway.org.au and fill in the contact form. We’ll keep you posted on what comes next.

Thank you for following, supporting, praying, and remembering with us.

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