Hundreds gathered at the Launceston Cenotaph to remember the Anzacs who landed on Gallipoli in 1915.
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In the 107 years since, there have been more theatres of war across the world, many of whom representatives of those wars stood at the Cenotaph today.
The sombre morning saw hundreds gather across the lawn and Paterson Street to remember all Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women.
Launceston RSL Sub-Branch secretary Peter Williams said he was incredibly pleased with the turnout, given last year needed to be a more intimate event due to COVID.
The crowd was welcomed by Launceston RSL vice-president Derek Bruce with president Graeme Barnett recovering from surgery.
The first guest speaker was Tasmania's Captain Melanie Verho, Navy.
"Anzac Day is a day of meaning and reflection for all of us in many different ways," she said.
Captain Verho spoke about the impact of the Darwin bombings on February 19, 1942, during the Second World War.
"Twenty-seven bombers accompanied by fighter escorts began the first Japanese raid on the Australian mainland," she said.
It was the first of a year-long campaign for Darwin.
There were more than 200 service people and civilian deaths on that first day.
"The war had come home," Captain Verho said.
"It was a day that would be forever etched in the memories of those who survived."
Captain Vehro said she will always remember the day she met one survivor, Tasmanian man Brain Winspear, on the 80th-anniversary commemoration service in Darwin.
"Now, 80 years later we are all richer for the stories he has shared of his experience," she said.
"Brian is a true national treasure. It is his humble pride for his service to our country that will remain with me forever."
Captain Verho also acknowledged the Indigenous people who have fought for Australia.
"I also pay my respects to the Indigenous people who have served this nation in war and in peace," she said.
The second guest speaker was Godsway Williams, 17, from Launceston Church Grammar School, who spoke of the sacrifice that was made to make today's life safe.
"As time passes its easy to brush over or even misremember the past, yet some moments stand the test of time," he said.
"The tremendous efforts of the fallen soldiers do not go unnoticed."
Godsway said on Anzac Day we acknowledge the resilience and selflessness of the young men and women who served.
"They paid the supreme sacrifice so that we may live in peace and harmony," he said.
"As a younger person, it's near impossible to comprehend a life where death of loved ones during a rampant war is normalised. This is a testament to how lucky we are to live in an amazing nation like Australia, reaping the awards from the people before us.
"Let us pray when faced with strife in the future we may have the same strength and courage of those before us."
Godsway and his family moved to Australia from Ghana after moving from Sierra Leone where he was born due to war. He was just six months old.
He said he was robbed of being able of the opportunity to grow up or even see his family's homeland.
The Vox Harmony Choir sang Hymn o God Our Help in Ages Past.
RSL Sub-Branch Launceston's chaplain Vic Hinds lead a prayer and the Australian National Anthem.
"We've heard from scripture that no greater love has man than he who lay down his life for a friend," he said.
Included in the prayer was the safe return for soldiers who are away from home.
The Ode of Remembrance was recited by RSL Launceston Sub-Branch treasurer Mr Williams with the Last Post played by Leading Seaman Dorian Broomhall.
In a final note, RSL host Mr Williams asked people to remember soldiers and civilians fighting in Ukraine.
"Spare a thought for those who are fighting in the Ukraine for the right of sovereignty," he said.
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