AFTER the cancellation of last year's Anzac Day services and march, it was a sight to behold when the soldiers of yesteryear and their families took to the streets of Horsham to take part in the tradition.
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Hundreds of residents flocked to Firebrace Street to watch the march and pay their respects to the service people of Australia.
Many were there with their grandparents and even great grandparents.
"It's an emotional day," a veteran's wife said.
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"It's so good for the veterans to be able to be with their mates."
The police escorted the march through Firebrace Street and towards Sawyer Park for the 10am commemorative service.
There were groups marching for Vietnam and Korea serviceman and other war groups, the Scouts and Girl Guides also marched followed by the SES.
The congregation was led by the Horsham Council Band with rousing musical accolades witch classics such as Waltzing Matilda.
People applauded and saluted as they watched the march come down through Firebrace and into Sawyer Park.
The head Jeep behind the police escort was Hartley Stephens and Ray Harris representing the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Ray's great grandson, Cooper, was in the backseat for the ride.
Anzac Day is an opportunity for old friends to get together.
Leigh Povey from Port Lincoln said he wouldn't normally come to the Horsham service.
"It's a good day to catch up with old mates," he said.
"It'll be a few years before we can catch up again."
The march assembled at Sawyer Park near the Cenotaph for the commemorative service.
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