Jarrad Lee, 21, played a very instrumental role.

Mr Lee said it was the fifth time he had played The Last Post for crowds at the Springfield Anzac Day service.

“I’ve played it at a few other places as well. I played at Evandale this morning at 6am,” he said.

“It was a little bit hard to get up at 5am, but it made it a lot easier to get up knowing that so many people were relying on me to come and play.

“I always like The Last Post, because being into music myself, I’m more affected by music and the tone and the sadness in it.

“It really means a lot to a lot of people.”

Mr Lee said though he is unsure if any family members served, he is grateful of the sacrifices of the fallen.

“To me, it’s so hard to comprehend war, because we’re so far out of it.

“I always try to be grateful of that sacrifice.”

Sarah Walker, William Holmes, and Jayden Drake were asked to say a few words at the service about what Anzac Day meant to them.

Ms Walker said her great-grandfather fought at Gallipoli.

“We wouldn’t necessarily be here if it wasn’t for our family that fought for us,” she said.

“It’s a big day. We come around here every year and do the service.”

Mr Holmes said he had strong family ties to the area.

“Basically, all of my ancestors are buried here. It’s nice to be able to support the local community group and to keep [St Paul’s Church] funded and alive, so that we can all hopefully be buried here one day,” he said.

“My dad is a Vietnam veteran, and my grandfather is buried here [along with] all of my uncles and aunties. It’s a very special place.”

Mr Drake said Anzac Day was about celebrating what we have today.

“My great-grandfather was a Vietnam veteran. I’ve got two great-great grandfathers who served,” he said.

“After leaving school this year, I hope to go and serve my country. 

“Like William said, it’s also good to support the community and to keep [St Paul’s Church] going.

“I hope to be buried here one day.”

The service at the historic St Paul’s Church began at 2.30pm, with more than 80 people in attendance.