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But her trip to Gallipoli in 1990 stands out above the rest.
Working for the Australian War Memorial as an education officer following a career in teaching, she made the trip to Anzac Cove with a number of diggers all aged in their 90s to be part of the 75th anniversary service.
Nothing could have prepared her for that day.
“Standing with those people at dawn and being a part of the service was an incredible thing,” Ms Mackenzie said.
“But what I remember most is after the service. We walked along the beach with a few of the soldiers.
“While we were walking, one of them found where his best friend was buried. It s as emotional a moment as you will have.”