The Cretan Association of Northern Territory would like to extend its sincere gratitude to all those who attended and supported the commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete, held on Sunday, 31 May 2026, at the Darwin Cenotaph War Memorial.
We were honoured by the presence of:
• The Lord Mayor of Darwin, The Hon. Peter Styles
• Mr John Christopher Anictomatis, Honorary Consul General of Greece in Darwin
• The Honourable Jinson Charls, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, representing the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, The Honourable Lia Finocchiaro
• Mr Manuel Brown MLA, Shadow Minister for Veterans, representing the Leader of the Opposition, Ms Selena Uibo MLA
• Mr Michael Koulianos, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of North Australia
• Father Christo of St Savvas of Kalymnos Greek Orthodox Parish
We would also like to acknowledge and thank all Greek community organisations, cultural associations, community leaders, veterans, families, and friends who attended and paid their respects on this important occasion.
Your presence helped make this commemorative event a meaningful tribute to the bravery, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of those who fought during the Battle of Crete in 1941.
Together, we honour the memory of those who served, and we ensure that their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Lest we forget
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