THE return of what will be a respectful and important service will be the highlight of Anzac Day in the Milton/Ulladulla area this year.
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Local Anzac Day services were not held last year due to COVID-19 which disappointed both the return service community and many members of the public alike.
There will be one service this year in the Milton//Ulladulla area.
The Milton Ulladulla Ex-Servos Club and Milton Ulladulla RSL Sub Branch this year will be having an Anzac service at 11am on the front lawn and Memorial Gardens of the club.
President of the Milton Ulladulla RSL Sub Branch, Sean Hendry, said he missed not being able to attend an Anzac Day service last year.
He added the sub-branch members were looking forward to this year's Anzac Day march and service.
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The sub-branch will not be hosting a dawn service this year.
"Because of COVID-19, it was decided to go with just the one service," Mr Hendry said.
"We have World War Two veterans who are in their 90s in the sub-branch and it was their request to have the later service."
Mr Hendy said he and the sub-branch membership were happy to abide by the request by its older membership base.
Anzac Day holds a special place to many people in the community, including Mr Hendry.
"Anzac Day is a time to reflect on times gone by and on those who lost their lives," he said.
"It's a time to understand that we live in the best country in the world and to say thank you to those who made it so."
Mr Hendry said it was a time to remember the sacrifice and efforts of all returned servicemen - not just those who fought in the two world wars.
"Yes I did miss Anzac Day last year," he added.
There will not be a service in Milton this year and restrictions apply to the Ulladulla Anzac Day event.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the gathering is limited to 1000 people in the area and everyone wishing to attend will need to register with Sticky Tickets and download and bring their ticket with them.
Tickets can be accessed here at https://www.stickytickets.com.au/P5R48. However, if you are having trouble please see our friendly staff at reception at the club and they can help you.
Mr Hendry said the rules apply to everyone and he even has to get a ticket.
"Even the sub-branch president has to get a ticket," Mr Hendry said.
Mr Hendy will be the event's master of ceremonies - a role he has had for some 15 years.
