As Anzac Day rapidly approaches, RSL Sub-Branches across the Coast are in preparation for the day, set to honour our forebears who gave their lives to ensure the freedom we enjoy today.
Central Coast District Council of RSLs President Greg Mawson said although the day was especially laid out to celebrate the Australian landings at Gallipoli in World War 1, we must also remember our brothers and sisters who joined us from New Zealand, many of whose families now reside in Australia.
“It is also a special time to reflect on those who have given their lives in subsequent wars and conflicts since,” he said.
“We also remember those who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and the conflicts and wars in between.”
Mawson said parents were especially asked to bring children along to the various services.
“It has been noted that in the past few years, people attending the dawn services around the Central Coast are getting younger – a good indication that Anzac Day will not fade as time goes on,” he said.
Mawson said it was encouraging to see younger and older generations together, on the sides of the road, as parades marched by.
“As the older veterans find marching in these parades a little too hard, we encourage our younger generation of veterans to take up the slack,” he said.
“Failure to do so will see Anzac Day fade into history and only be a memory.”
The Gosford services will be held in Gosford Memorial Park.
The dawn service will take place at 5.30am, with the parade forming in Kibble Park at 10.15am and marching up Mann St for the 11am service.
“The Central Coast has the highest number of ex-servicemen and women living here in the state of NSW,” Mawson said.
“If you are one of these, come along, join in and show how proud you are to have served your country, no matter what era.”
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