Deloraine RSL sub-branch president Greg Hall said close to 400 people came to the dawn service, with the main service also reigning "a good strong attendance".

Mr Hall said the significance of the day remained clear to him and had not changed over the years.

"It is just simply a day of reflection and remembrance," he said.

Mr Hall said recent conflicts influenced how the nation reflected on Anzac Day.

"Since federation Australia, along with most other countries, has been embroiled in conflicts both major and minor. Unfortunately, that scenario is not showing signs of abatement."

"Recent events and strategic military manoeuvres internationally have sharply focussed the minds of many Australians that we are certainly not immune from threat and further conflict.

"I think people have become a little bit more aware of Anzac Day because of a feeling of insecurity ... [because of] what's happening in a very complex world of international affairs."

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Mr Hall reflected on how the day had broadened to honour more service people.

"The last couple of decades in particular, have seen much more inclusion of younger people, recognition of women and families who kept the "home fires " burning, recognition of those in "reserved occupations, who supported essential services and food production for example to sustain the country and the war efforts, and better recognition of indigenous ex-service personnel," he said.

Deloraine's main service was addressed by Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Nick McCulloch, who spoke of the day being one to pay respects to those who served and sacrificed to defend our way of life.

"Australian soldiers, sailors and aviators have served across the globe in the far reaches of countless countries," he said.

"Even now as we reflect, Australian troops are on operations in Antarctica, Sudan, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the pacific regions. Many more have recently supported domestic operations on fire, flood, COVID and aged care assist tasks."

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Flt Lt McCulloch said throughout all operations, service people were supported by friends and family, who often payed the "forgotten and silent price".

"For those who have given a significant portion of their life to the ADF, we often feel its family who has sacrificed most, parents who give up their child to the service of the country, sisters whose children didn't get to grow up with their uncle or aunty around, grandmothers who lost their grandchildren and of course partners and children who are forced to live away from their family, whose partners and children are often away for work for long periods on exercises or operations, missing major milestones in the lives of the ones they love," he said.

"I am lucky to now be living just down the road from my childhood home close to both our extended families, but since 1985 alone 641,000 veterans' families have sacrificed time with their parents, children and siblings in service of this country.

"Countless more have supported their serving member through transitioning back from active duties and living with their experiences. Others have outlived their serving kin. Today we gather to not only pay respect to veterans living and passed but also the silent sacrifices of their families.

"So on ANZAC day take the time to stop, reflect and remember those that have served before us, those that serve with us, and importantly our families who sacrifice so much to support us in our service."

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Deloraine Primary School grade 5 and 6 pupils Sam Crawford, Ruby Atkins, Mina Humphreys and Chloe Neat addressed the dawn service.

At school, the children dug into letters Deloraine man Private Jack Percy Heathcote sent home, detailing his experiences during service. They had wanted to know who "them" referred to in the Ode of Remembrance.

"Who are 'them'? If you look at all the names inscribed here on this memorial there are 411 who served in World War I from our small community. Sadly, 106 of them never came home. Each name inscribed here has a unique story to tell and a connection to our community," Miss Neat said.

"Private Heathcote's letters home, provided a voice, to just one of 'them', to one of many names inscribed here before us. We will remember - each extraordinary one of them," Miss Humphreys said.

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