FIVE years ago, Leeton residents wearily climbed out of their warm beds to reflect on the sacrifice of Australia's servicemen and women.
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We know in 2020 that we can't gather in big groups and commemorate Anzac Day as we normally would, but it's still important to mark the occasion.
Typically Leeton's dawn service at the town's cenotaph in the main street attracts a large crowd and includes moments of reflection, the sounding of The Last Post and reveille.
There's usually a prayer and the reciting of The Ode.
As the sun rises over the shire, it's a poignant affair and one that never fails to impress on everyone just how lucky we are to live in Australia.
This year while we mark Anzac Day differently, it's important to still at least give some time to the occasion.
Residents have been encouraged to stand at the end of their driveways at 6am with a candle or torch and hold a minute's silence or play a live broadcast for neighbours to hear.
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Leeton Fire and Rescue will sound their siren at 6am to signal a minute's silence, while Leeton Town Band member Louis Ramos will be playing The Last Post for his neighbours three times on Anzac Day, including at 6am.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
