DUBBO should be proud of the turnout at Monday's Anzac Day celebrations as thousands paid their respects to those men and women who have served their country or are currently doing their bit to protect Australia.
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It started with a very strong turnout at the dawn service and got even more impressive during the day as crowds lined Wingewarra, Macquarie and Talbragar streets to cheer on the past and present defence force personnel who took part in the march.
It isn't just the older generations that turned out to pay their respects either. Children are also happy to get out and cheer on those who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedom.
It's crucial that we continue to educate everyone.
There are no longer any living veterans of World War I and soldiers from World War II are also getting older.
Teachings our kids about Australia's proud heritage and the role our servicemen and women played in world combat will ensure the Anzac legacy continues, even after the soldiers and those who lived through various conflicts are gone.
It is important that even those who don't attend public ceremonies take the time to reflect on those who gave their lives, fighting on foreign soil, often in a conflict they had little understanding of.
No one should have had to go through what they did but it is now up to us to ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.
Lest we forget.
