Lockdown absences and COVID restrictions could not stop the Albury commemoration of those called up to serve their country.
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More than 60 people attended Murray Border Nashos' annual service on Sunday held at the national servicemen's memorial garden in Young Street.
Guest speaker Colin Darts addressed an audience that included Member for Albury Justin Clancy, Albury mayor Kevin Mack and his Wodonga counterpart Kevin Poulton.
There was a small march, wreath laying and recognition of four members who had died over the past year.
We were just blessed it was one of the better days we could have - it wasn't too hot and it didn't rain
- Graham Garvie
Murray Border Nashos president Graham Garvie said the event went well despite last minute changes because some Victorian members and organisations could not attend owing to the state's five-day lockdown.
"Our first aid officer comes from Wodonga and he couldn't be there so we had to chase up a medical kit over here and have another first aid officer, all those things," he said.
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"We were just blessed it was one of the better days we could have - it wasn't too hot and it didn't rain."
He thanked all who supported the service, with Albury Council staff organising chairs and equipment.
"These services can't be a success unless you have helpers," Mr Garvie said.
"It recognises all those that went away and passed away, of course, in Vietnam and Borneo, but as well as that, it also recognises the local ones who served."
