THE crowd rushed out to the street and looked to the sky as they heard the rumble of four World War II planes that flew low and fast over Corowa.

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Then, to the beat of the drum, people began to march toward the memorial at the top of Sanger Street.

About 1000 students, scouts, servicemen and women and community members took part in the parade.

They gathered for a service afterwards to commemorate 100 years since the Anzac landing at Gallipoli.

Students from Corowa High School were determined to show the next generation would not let those sacrifices be forgotten.

A group from the school spent almost six months compiling a video of the history of Anzac and the story of Corowa’s fallen war heroes to show at the dawn service.

Corowa RSL sub-branch president Martin Magill said their dedication was inspiring.

“If the next generation doesn’t take it on, the whole thing will just die and we can never allow that to happen,” Mr Magill said.

“It was bigger this year than last year, but the crowds have been increasing each year and there are a lot more children coming, particularly to the dawn service.”

The Australian flag blew at half mast in the wind alongside the New Zealand flag during the morning ceremony.

A display of 5000 poppies knitted by the RSL and the community turned one side of the monument red.

A small field of the woollen flowers covered the grass and were draped from the sides of structure.

The service concluded with three cheers for the Anzacs.

Then came the sound of the choir who sang as tins were passed around and filled with change to help the ex-servicemen and women who still struggle today.