For some of Wagga’s elderly residents, the Anzac Day march can be a daunting task.
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But for World War II veterans like RSL Remembrance Village residents Max Sydenham and May Bruce, it is a task they would not miss.
That is why one Wagga businesses decided to stepped in to ease the burden of an otherwise long trek down main street.
Their legs may be weary, but their determination to commemorate the service and sacrifice of their friends, family, and of the men and women who served after them, is strong.
It is the reason Riverina Scooters and Mobility provide free use of their mobility scooters for the day.
Manager Michael Standley said his predecessor, Gordon Moore, had started the initiative seven years ago.
“It was inspired from necessity,” Mr Standley said.
“The walk from the station to the gardens is a fair hike and some of the older veterans can’t do it anymore.”
With 19 scooters earmarked for the Wagga march, he said the need for more vehicles was growing every year.
“We’ve even got some flag bearers riding in scooters this year,” Mr Standley said.
“They just cannot physically carry the flag anymore.”
He said Anzac Day was one of Australia's most important national commemorative occasions and one that he would continue to support in whatever way he could.
