New generations of mums and dads are bringing their children to honour the fallen on Anzac Day, following in the footsteps of Dubbo veterans.
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Dubbo RSL Sub-Branch president Tom Gray reported of the trend as the commemoration approached and told of his hope it would continue.
"I just appreciate the number of people, especially youth, who are coming to our dawn service and our 11 o'clock service, and really the community support with the march around town," Mr Gray said.
"It's really good to see these people are still coming out to remember not only the men and women who serve for Australia, but also the fallen, and the wounded."
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The cenotaph in Victoria Park will form the backdrop to the dawn service, starting at 5.45am, and the morning service at 10.45am.
Schools and community groups wishing to march in the parade are asked to fall in at 9.45am along Wingewarra Street between Darling Street and the Dubbo RSL Club.
With the Dubbo District Concert Band, "our colour party with the flags, then any military serving members who are in uniform, then our veterans", followed by community members, it will set off at 10.15am.
Last year female veterans led the veterans group in the parade for the first time, a Dubbo RSL Sub-Branch move to highlight women's defence service.
"We'll most likely do that again... I thought it went well last year," Mr Gray said.
New this year at Dubbo is greater recognition of New Zealand, Australia's Anzac partner.
"Last year we carried the New Zealand flag around for the first time," Mr Gray said.
"This year the council has erected two flag poles in front of the cenotaph looking down Memorial Drive towards the railway station.
"We'll be flying the Australian and New Zealand flags there.
"And when we sing Advance Australia Fair, we'll also sing the first verse of the New Zealand anthem.
"So that's a new introduction to bring the Anzac together."
On Tuesday an Anzac Day commemoration was conducted at Orana Gardens for its residents and community members.
World War II diggers are becoming a less common sight at cenotaphs.
"They are in their 90s now, and it is taking a toll on them to get to any service," Mr Gray said.
"That's why we go around to these aged care facilities, we've done five aged care facilities and two schools."
Mr Gray added his voice to the national Respect the Day campaign.
"Enjoy yourself but no need to go out and get drunk, just enjoy yourself and remember our fallen," he said.
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