Anzac Day is a time to remember those who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield.
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Now, more than a century since the war began in 1914 and the first Anzac Day was held in 1916, Tasmanians continue to gather on April 25 to reflect on that sacrifice.
Among those who spend each year commemorating the day is army veteran, Bruce Scott, who was just 20-years-old when he fought in Vietnam in World War II.
The Scottsdale RSL Sub-Branch president served with the sixth battalion in 1969, a time in his life he said he would “never forget”.
Attending the 11am service in Scottsdale on Tuesday, Mr Scott marched with his children and grandchildren before coordinating the wreath laying ceremony at the cenotaph.
“It’s always a very special day and it’s very special to have my daughters and grandchildren marching with me,” he said.
Mr Scott was joined by hundreds of community members who braved the rain on the North-East to mark the anniversary of the first major military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand Forces.
While the day traditionally focuses on the action of the Anzacs, Mr Scott said it was important to remember not only those who fought in World War One, but “every serviceman who served in the armed forces overseas”.
“Back in the 80s, there was talk of Anzac Day dying out with less and less people attending, but that has since changed and we see more and more people coming to services,” he said.
The 69-year-old has now been involved in the RSL for more than 18 years and said he was fortunate enough to still be in contact with many of those who served alongside him.
“The mate-ship and comradeship … it’s still there,” Mr Scott said.
“We have a lot of reunions and a lot of the people I was closest to in Vietnam, we have kept in contact and catch up from time to time, even if it’s just a phone call.”
The Scottsdale RSL Sub-Branch currently has about 80 members while the town’s Ex-Services Memorial Club has about 300 members.