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Saluting the fallen By Mikayla van Loon Commemorations for Anzac Day were held right across the Yarra Ranges, seeing hundreds turn out to a local services to pay tribute to the fallen men and women who have served Australia over time. Lilydale’s dawn service was again met with an enormous crowd, filling Ralph Goode Reserve and Maroondah Highway to honour and remember. It saw local veteran Jason Issac speak on the long term challenges that veterans face in the transition back to civilian life post-service and the immensely positive impact a supportive community can have on ex-service personnel. In Montrose, a Year 6 student astonished with her speech and reflections as a young person, understanding the importance of carrying on the Anzac legacy. “It is important that the younger generation like myself realise that our way of life and freedom came at a very high price and cannot be taken for granted and that many thousands of Australians died in warfare,” Jordan said. At Mooroolbark, local stories of those lost in war were told to highlight the sacrifice made by many people in the community. The names that fill the plaques in all towns throughout the Yarra Ranges have stories, families and lost potential because of their sacrifice during a war in years gone by. With 2025 marking many milestones and anniversaries, this carried across all services and was marked by each town in their own significant way. An army cadet stands at attention as the Australian flag is carried by the breeze at the Lilydale dawn service. ( 474152)
Two Girl Guides place the tribute to all nurses who served at the base of the Montrose cenotaph. (Mikayla van Loon: 474267)
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