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Sunny skies shine on Anzac services
It has been 110 years since the Anzacs stormed the beaches of Gallipoli, and while their feats may be fading into folklore, their legacy seems to grow stronger with each passing year.
As testimony, thousands of people, from babes in arms to the elderly leaning on walking frames, gathered at dawn parades and morning services across the district on Saturday (April 25), in near perfect conditions.
As is the tradition, the services paid tribute to all New Zealanders who have, and continue to serve in theatres of war, in peacekeeping missions and in military operations around the world, from World War I to Malaya/Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam, Timor-Leste and Afghanistan.
It was a day of quiet and respectful remembrance and reflection, with the current conflicts in Iran and Ukraine adding poignancy to many of the services.
There were wreaths, bands, hymns and prayers, and above all, there was a collective aspiration that one day, all people around the world, might enjoy the peace, freedoms and privileges cherished by New Zealanders and Australians, for which the Anzacs fought.
Photos, Anna Thoroughgood.
