Thousands have gathered to commemorate the contribution of defence personnel at Anzac Day dawn services across Australia. 7NEWS
Thousands have gathered to commemorate the contribution of Australian defence personnel at Anzac Day dawn services across the country.
“It is a collective act of remembrance, reflection and gratitude - one carried out by multiple generations of Australians and devoted to multiple generations.”The Canberra dawn service started with the sounds of a didgeridoo played by Sub-Lieutenant Jordon Bradshaw, permeating the silence in front of thousands of attendees.
Albanese said it was important to remember the contribution of defence personnel who did not make it home. The prime minister said it was also important to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who donned the khaki “fought harder for Australia than Australia was sometimes willing to fight for them”.Credit:Principal Air Chaplain James Cox said the Anzacs at Gallipoli had established traditions of selfless service.
“We gather today not to glorify war, but to remember ourselves, that we value who we are and the freedoms we possess,” he said.
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