The day started with the march which included loved ones of those lost, Diggers, ex Forces Personnel, members of the Police, Woodenbong Rural Fire Brigade, WCS school children, members of the public, and headed by a contingent of RAAF Amberley Air Force Base Personnel from 1 Squadron, and culminated at the Woodenbong Public Hall where the crowd showed their respect and offered prayers.

All welcomed by chairman of the event, David Hannant, who read the prologue followed by the ANZACs sung by the WCs Choir, with the Prayer of Thanksgiving, Nicholas Hannant. Prayer for the Queen, Oliver Downham.

Guest speaker Rod Watson spoke of his Grandfather Joe Watson who honourably saw active service, and of his deeds and life. A slide show presentation was shown of local members of the forces past and present.

After the service many re-formed to march to the Memorial Gates at Woodenbong Central School, led by the Amberley Squadron 1 members and Bagpiper Christine Reid, where wreaths were laid, and a three-gun salute.

The crowd dispersed, up to the RSL Hall for a very welcome lunch followed by Two-Up and entertainment at the Woodenbong Hotel and others wended their way home, all of them with mixed feelings of sadness of so many lives lost and pride in their courage.

Because of their action we enjoy the freedom and security that we sometimes take for granted. 'Lest We Forget'.