GATHERING to remember the sacrifice Australians made during the war effort, a small but strong group of Vietnam veterans participated in a peaceful and solemn ceremony on Tuesday.
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Leeton's RSL Sub-branch president John Power was joined by fellow sub-branch member Ian Page.
Their wives were there to support them.
Mr Power attributed the small turnout to the fact that many veterans had moved away, but maintained holding a ceremony was important as ever,
"This day has been set aside for us to reflect on our time and to give a thought for those who never came home, for their families and loved ones and let us not forget those still suffering, and to keep fighting for their entitlements," Mr Power said during the service.
"It seems so long ago and as we reflect on those years it seems at times it was only yesterday.
"Yet here we are with the memories still deeply entrenched in our minds and hearts."
While Vietnam Veterans Day was initially created to commemorate the devastating 1966 Battle of Long Tan, it is now a day of remembrance for all soldiers who fought in the war.
"It's important, it gives us a time to reflect on Vietnam," Mr Power said. "(They) picked this day because it was a significant battle."
More than 500 Australians lost their lives during the war effort and thousands more were wounded.