HORSHAM’S Anzac Day Parade on Tuesday saw four generations of the Kuchel family march together.
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Ararat’s Julie Kuchel said the family members marched in honour of Brian Kuchel, who was called up for national service in 1953.
Brian did not serve in combat and went on to spend 30 years volunteering with the RSL’s welfare program to help look after veterans and their families.
Brian, age 82, led the family march as part of the National Servicemen Association section of the parade.
The youngest family member to take part in the march was Brain’s great grandson Tylan, age 10.
Brian was also joined in the march by his three daughters, two granddaughters, great grandson and son-in-law.
Julie said her family members from Horsham, Warrnambool and Swan Hill joined with those living in Melbourne to march together.
“We’re scattered around,” she said.
“We wanted to march for Dad. We had as many people as we could come back.
“It was great. Our oldest grandson Tylan asked so many questions and he was quite solemn and stood up straight. He liked going to support dad and he likes to talk about it.”
Julie said the family appreciated Horsham’s Anzac Day Dawn and Commemorative services.
Horsham’s Anzac Day march included Vietnam War veterans, Darwin Defenders, State Emergency Service Volunteers, current Australian Defence Force Servicemen, Scouts and Guides troupes, Second World War Jeeps and a brass band.
The parade started at Pynsent Street, Horsham and moved through Firebrace Street.
The parade concluded at Horsham’s Sawyer Park Cenotaph for an Anzac Day Commemorative Services.
The Kuchel family group also visited Horsham’s memorial with the name of Brian’s father Gustav Kuchel, who fought in First World War.
Horsham RSL sub-branch noted the high attendance at both services.