Record Remembrance Day Turnout in Cleveland After War Memorial Vandalism
One thing that did encourage me was, he [the perpetrator] turned himself in,' said Queensland Minister Amanda Stoker.
TL;DR
- Cleveland saw a record number of attendees at its Remembrance Day commemoration on November 11.
- The increased turnout followed acts of vandalism against war memorials in Queensland.
- Local state MP Amanda Stoker described the vandalism as appalling and disrespectful.
- Stoker noted the community's rally for principles beyond the vandal's actions, finding it encouraging.
- The perpetrator of the vandalism turned himself in, which was also seen as encouraging by Minister Stoker.