More than 1000 people, young and old, surrounded the Launceston cenotaph early Thursday morning to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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The Launceston service was led by Major Peter Williams, of the Launceston RSL sub branch, with guest speakers including Royal Australian Navy's Commodore of Warfare Ivan Ingham and St Patrick's College student Sasha Massey.
With a focus on military nurses the theme for this year's Anzac Day commemorations, Miss Massey summed up the mood among the crowd with a heartfelt speech.
"A speech could probably never do the work of our service nurses justice, or any of our service personnel for that matter," she said.
"However, as we gather here today we can attempt to afford those who have sacrificed for us, the dignity and respect they deserve."
Read more about the Launceston dawn service.
