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As dawn broke, burning away the cold mist, veterans gathered in the Hervey Bay RSL.
Here, they chatted with old mates and remembered those who didnât make it through to this or any other Anzac Day.
It came after the march from the Hervey Bay RSL to Freedom Park where hundreds gathered for the dawn service on Sunday.
Vietnam Veteran and Point Vernon resident Larry Smith told the Chronicles he was âsurprised how many people turned up.â
âNot just (veterans) but kids and families,â he said
âThere was this one young family with two kids, the parents were both wearing medals so thatâs a good sign the tradition is going to keep (running),â Mr Smith said.