It was certainly a very different ANZAC morning to most that we commemorate as a community.

No crowds, no social breakfasts after the dawn service but it was pleasing to hear the sound of the Ode and the Last Post ring around our neighbourhoods between 5:30 and 6am this morning.

In Goonellabah, people were at the end of their driveways remembering those that have fought wars for our country. There were social media comments of people hearing the Last Post played in East Lismore and saying 'thank you'.

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At the main war memorial in town in front of the Memorial Baths, it was quiet but it was pleasing to see people walking their dogs or exercising and pausing in front of the memorial for a moments silence before continuing on their day.

Ken Jolley (Vietnam), Graham Bruton (Namibia Peace Keeping Force), Bob Mosley (Middle east Peace Keeping Force) and Cecil Harris (Vietnam) had a private ceremony for their fallen mates as well as remembering those that had fought in all Australian wars at the North Lismore war memorial just after 7am this morning. All done with appropriate social distancing.

(Ken Jolley laying his wreath at the North Lismore war memorial this morning).

When asked it feels to have a private ceremony instead of one commemorating with the community, Ken said "It feels alright to me. It feels different and it feels respectful, very respectful".

The shame of today is that Ken, Graham, Bob and Cecil as well as many other veterans in Lismore and surrounding communities cannot go and have breakfast or lunch to talk about their respective wars and talk about their fallen mates. COVID19 has changed a great deal this year.

Lest We Forget.