A little fall of rain wasn’t enough to stop hundreds of Griffith residents rising from their beds in the early hours of Tuesday morning to attend traditional Anzac Day dawn services in the area.
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As the haunting sounds of the Reveille filled the city’s Memorial Park residents paid their respects with a minute’s silence in the rain, the least they could do in recognition of the enormous sacrifices made by so many others.
It was the same scene out at Yenda with the small community’s massive turnout and willingness to stand in the rain a testament to the importance the day holds for many.
A clear highlight of the morning was the presence of Griffith’s newly formed Airforce cadets, who provided the guard for the service.
It was the first time in 30 years cadets were present at the Griffith ceremony, a point of pride for many earning them applause for their efforts.
For 14-year-old Dylan Garner it was a chance to not only show his respect for the service of others but to also make a contribution himself in service to his country.
“We are all very honoured, it is a great privilege to be able to be involved in the services,” he said.
“The last cadets in the army were army ones at Griffith High School, so we are the first ones to do an Anzac Day service in a long time.”
