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ONE family attending Anzac Day services in Wodonga tomorrow had 11 of their members serve at Gallipoli.
Several lost their lives in the eight-month battle that began with the dawn landing 100 years ago.
This is just one of the stories from the many people who have contacted Wodonga RSL president Kevyn Williams in recent weeks.
“It is special this year,” he said.
“The emphasis of course is on Gallipoli with the landing at Anzac Cove.”
Mr Williams said the large crowd expected for the dawn service in Woodland Grove meant people should set out earlier than usual.
“That’s especially for people who are driving because streets will be blocked,” he said.
“Leave early and get a good parking spot so it’s not too far to walk.”
Fairfax has compiled more than 1000 Faces of Anzacs from you, our readers, as a tribute to the men and women who served our country in the name of freedom. You can read their stories at the link above.
Mr Williams said the branch had been extremely busy preparing.
“Our activities are happening left, right and centre,” he said.
“We’ve been involved in looking after school kids, showing them through the RSL, and have also been going to schools and then selling Anzac tokens in the streets.”
Today, though, is our biggest preparation day.
“All our tents will go up, we’ll be set up our two-up area at the club and get the Cenotaph ready with lighting and sound.”
Mr Williams said with those tasks done, all would be ready “for the big day”.
“Many have indicated they’ve never bothered about the dawn service before, only the main service,” he said.
“But this year it will be different — they’re definitely going to the dawn service.
“I just honestly think the community will engage in that. I expect a big crowd.
“We’ve catered for that so people will be able to watch the service on the big screen at The Cube while the service is on.”