John Dahl of Buderim was 44 years old and let it be known when he signed up for the Australian army in 1916 that he was disappointed that the younger generation were obviously “…too scared and not patriotic enough“ to join the fight.

His life, and death, in action will be recalled at this year’s Buderim Remembrance Day commemoration on November 11.

Each year the Buderim War Memorial Community Association’s ANZAC and Remembrance Day Committee chooses a Buderim Hero to be remembered along with over 60,000 of his comrades who died in World War 1.

Buderim’s first annual Lunch en Blanc will be held at Bloomhill Function Centre on Sunday 19 November from 12pm and you’re invited to help raise money for the Foundations’ community investment fund.

Foundation Event Committee chair, Lloyd Edwards said the luncheon was inspired by the original Parisian picnic, Lunch en Blanc which bears a rich European history.

“With attendees invited to dress in white, those with a penchant for the finer things in life will come together, equipped with a bountiful picnic basket for an afternoon of fine food and great company,” Mr Edwards said.