Bega's early morning autumn fog enshrouded the Anzac Day dawn service on Monday, adding to the sombre reflective occasion.
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The official party of service personnel, both serving and veterans, was joined by a large crowd of Bega residents and families for the annual service.
The gathering was a little less regimented than in previous years with everyone trying to find a spot on the footpath under the memorial gates due to the necessity of keeping the road clear.
However, it did not detract from the importance of the occasion.
Lieutenant Stuart Bridges gave the guest address, describing the landing at Gallipoli and the thousands of lives lost on that beach.
He spoke of the 8700 Australians and 2700 New Zealanders killed at Gallipoli over an eight month campaign - 2000 killed or wounded on just the first "day of sorrow".
"Anzac Day has been one of the most important dates on Australia's calendar since 1916," Lt Bridges said
"At first it gave people a chance to honour to the original Anzacs - those Australians and New Zealanders who fought on Gallipoli.
"Then it became...an occasion to honour all who have worn our country's uniform in service.
"Today we reflect on that service."