Australians Remember Soldiers on Anzac Day 2026
Introduction
On April 25, 2026, Australians celebrated Anzac Day. They went to early morning services and parades. They remembered the people who served in the army, navy, and air force. This day is 111 years after the Gallipoli landings in 1915.
Main Body
Many people came to the services. In Perth, 30,000 people went to Kings Park. Stephen Barton spoke about the cost of war. Similar services happened in Sydney, Launceston, Darwin, and Albany. Veterans told their stories. Corporal Ryan Cripps was a medic in Afghanistan. He marched with friends to remember a soldier who died. Gerard Lanigan was 100 years old. He trained as a bomber pilot in 1943. He said the atomic bomb saved his life. John McPherson was a Vietnam War soldier. He said people were not kind to them when they came home. But in 2026, people showed respect. Young people also took part. Catrina Maree Meldrum was 17 years old. She is an army cadet. She said Anzac Day teaches history. She thanked past soldiers. Leaders spoke about the day. Premier Roger Cook said it is a time to respect all soldiers. RSL President Duncan Anderson said the day means different things to different people.
Conclusion
The 2026 Anzac Day events let veterans, young people, and leaders share their thoughts. Many people joined the events. They continue to remember the soldiers who served.