FED: People of all ages gather at Melbourne's war memorial

AAP General News (Australia)
04-25-2008
FED: People of all ages gather at Melbourne's war memorial

Tens of thousands of people have attended Melbourne's Anzac Day dawn service at the
Shrine of Remembrance.

People stood in respectful silence as flags flew at half mast in tribute to Australian
and New Sealand war heroes.

The air force band and a choir performed the hymn .. Be Still My Soul .. in tribute
to those who were lost.

The service began in darkness with the playing of the Last Post .. and ended in the
dawn light with a sole bag piper playing on top of the Shrine.

Governor DAVID DE KRETSER led an official party to lay a wreath in the shrine on behalf
of all Victorians.

Thousands then made their way inside to lay a poppy in tribute and gratitude to those who fought.

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KEYWORD: ANZAC VIC (MELBOURNE)

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