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Growing up in Sydney with a father who served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF), Anzac Day was a special day.

Diggers need their families on Anzac Day. Picture: Dean Marzolla.

We would rise early, catch the bus into the city and wait for my father to march past with his mates. 

It was important to him that we understood the significance of Anzac Day so that we could carry on the tradition of remembering those who gave us the freedom we enjoy today.

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  • James Copeland says:

    10:15pm | 12/10/11

    What about the soldiers that never came home and have never marched?? Don’t you think they deserve some recognition and representation? Family members marching in their place is the best way of representing WWI and WWII units now that the veteran numbers are rapidly decreasing.  For your into I’m an… Read more »

  • OnlyVeterans says:

    07:54am | 12/05/10

    I agree, it makes it special, that old soldiers march, to remember those who did not return Lest we forget. Only service people deserve the recognition. Read more »

 

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