President of the Dubbo RSL sub branch Tom Gray has encouraged people to take the time, wherever they are on Wednesday, November 11, to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made in all wars and conflicts.

"I'm asking for people at 11 o'clock to please pause and remember our fallen, and all the young men and women who are wearing the uniform today," Mr Gray said.

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A small gathering of veterans and returned service men and women, by invitation-only, will gather at the cenotaph in Victoria Park from 10.30am to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the end of the First World War.

However Mr Gray said this shouldn't stop people from commemorating from home or their workplaces, or erode the sincerity of what Remembrance Day is all about.

"I'm just hoping people wherever they are, whether that's at work or in a shopping centre, they pause for a moment to remember our fallen," he said.

The sub branch president said he was "proud" of the way the Dubbo community commemorated ANZAC Day, after events across the country were cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

"I was very happy to see the way to see the community did go out to their driveway and observe a minute silence," Mr Gray said.

"Different people were telling me they could hear the last post being played a couple of streets away or some people had the radio playing the last post and it went off quite well in some places.

"Some cul-de-sacs even had their own little get together with Anzac biscuits and a cup of coffee."

Remembrance Day is one of the most significant dates on the national calendar. It's a day where Australians come together to remember those who have lost their lives during war, and stand beside current service personnel and veterans to say thank you for their service and sacrifice.

Mr Gray said it's important for the community to honour the Australia's contribution to all conflicts, big or small.

The Dubbo Regional Council will be live streaming the service through their Facebook page or website to allow community members to watch it from the safety of their home.

The cenotaph area will be fenced off to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

The council has encouraged schools and students to participate from within the school grounds and lay wreaths to honour the fallen.

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