There were more than 60 people who attended the service at the Appila Memorial Hall.

Ian Shields conducted the service which included the story of how his father was one of the first 500 hundred soldiers to land at Gallipoli.

Greg Harvie played the Last Post and the Rouse on his trumpet, which was very moving and a highlight of the service. The flag was raised by Barry Harvie.

After the ceremony everyone gathered for a cooked breakfast in the hall and many stayed for a few hours to catch up with people they had not seen for a long time.

PHOTO: HONOR...Jenny Heaslip, left, Barry Harvie, Ian Shields, and Councillor Colin Nottle were at the Appila Anzac Day service. Photo by George C.H. Jeffrey