Anzac Day 2015 saw in the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli with special ceremonies, songs, speeches, marches and a stunning morning of sunshine.
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A special highlight of the Eden 11am service was the contribution and/or attendance of Eden's WWII veterans, Artie Edwards, Lloyd Cocks, Al Armstrong and Mick Fulton, along with many other ex-soldiers including Vietnam veterans.
Catch ups, presentations and refreshments were enjoyed by attendees at the Eden RSL after both ceremonies and the Eden Lionesses must be congratulated on their incredible spreads and hospitality.
The Pambula service was well attended by the community, including a huge representation of school students from Pambula Public School, Merimbula Public School, Lumen Christi Catholic College, and Eden Marine High School. One of the highlights of the Pambula march was having Jessica James in the Bemboka 7th Lighthorse Troop uniform leading the march on her horse, Nemo.
All school students who spoke at the services presented highly reflective, thoughtful and inspiring speeches about mateship, heroism, humour, courage and pain.
Eden Public School paid their respects, "young men often underage volunteered to join the army and travel overseas to fight in the war. For many of them this was their first time overseas."
"Most of these men had no idea of the horrors that lay ahead. Most of them hadn't even heard of Turkey." -Pambula Public School.
"For me Anzac Day is a time to remember my grandfather who fought in Papua New Guinea, my great grandfather... My grandmothers... The courage and maturity those people displayed still inspire people today." -Lumen Christi Catholic College.
School captains of Eden Marine High school, Grace Knox and Claire McKenna gave a thorough account of Australia's contribution to WWI not just on the fields but in hospitals and back home. "The battles were bloody and hard fought, with death the ultimate sacrifice... Lest we forget."
"We are told stories of courage, mate-ship and humour that we Australians should follow." -Merimbula Public School.
The Towamba service was also well attended with a mix of about 50 adults and children who marched from the Towamba Commmunity Church to the WWI and WWII war memorial at the sportsground where they had a special service and laying of flowers.
