A RECORD crowd turned up to the Shoalhaven Heads Anzac Day dawn service pay their respects to our fallen servicemen and women on Saturday morning.
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More than 1500 people descended on Shoalhaven Heads Memorial Park for the service, which commemorated the centenary of the Gallipoli landing.
After a community march the guests were welcomed by Shoalhaven Heads RSL Sub-Branch president Max Flohr, before Padre Mark Howard gave the opening address, hymn and Prayer of Thanksgiving.
The special address made by Rear Admiral Neil Ralph OA, who reminded us all to emulate the admiral qualities of Australia’s diggers.
A special mention was made to the large number of Shoalhaven Heads Public School students who marched in the parade and attended the service.
Community members packed out the Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club after the service for a free breakfast.
