ANZAC Day was an emotional occasion for many in Wagga as people remembered the sacrifices made by loved ones serving their home country.
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Attendance spanned generations as little ones waved their Aussie flags to keep the Anzac spirit alive.
That spirit lives on in Wagga woman Sue McKeown's family, who watched on with pride as the march filed past her.
"This is the first Anzac Day I've attended in four years since my husband died. He was a soldier," she said.
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Two generations on, Mrs McKeown's grandchildren marched in her husband's honour.
"We couldn't be more proud of them, it's very emotional but I'm putting my brave face on for him and for my grandkids," she said.
The Bonny family were also commemorating what they said was an "emotional day".
Alicia Bonny said she was proud of everyone who served their country, and everyone in attendance on Sunday.
"It is a day of commemoration and rejoicing in the sacrifices our forefathers worked hard for in the battles to save us," she said.
"My father was in New Guinea and my husband is marching for the first time in Wagga today.
"His father was in the sixth division of the 21st Light Horse troop, so we're all very honoured."
Mrs Bonny's daughter Sarah shared the same sentiment, and said Anzac Day was "special to all of us".
"It's also just so good to be allowed to celebrate again and to watch the march," she said.
Ellen Potter watched on with her two boys as her husband joined the march down Baylis Street.
Serving 16 years with the Australian Defence Force and counting, she said it had always been important to teach their children the importance of commemorating Anzac Day.
"It's about remembering what people have done for us in the past, but also being aware of what it means for people currently, and their families," Mrs Potter said.
"For us, living away from our families has been such a big sacrifice, and I think it's important to raise our kids to be aware of what that sacrifice was and how lucky we are today because of others' sacrifices."
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