The main address at this year’s Port Macquarie's Anzac Day service will focus on ensuring youth of today carry forward the honour associated with remembering our fallen soldiers.
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St Josephs Regional College school captain Elizabeth Pike says she is looking forward to giving her address at the morning service.
"It is such an honour to be part of this day," she said.
"This is a privilege for me to be invited along to give the main address; to be the voice for youth and all young people on such an important and significant day - the centenary of armistice.
"I have very fond memories of marching each Anzac Day with my primary school in Wauchope and then with my fellow students at Regional.
"For me too, this is an important day because each year our family also marches in honour of a family member."
The year 12 student said her late paternal grandfather was a World War II soldier and she is proud to march on his behalf.
"I feel a great honour in being able to march on Anzac Day and wear his medals," she added.
I feel a great honour in being able to march on Anzac Day and wear his medals.
- Elizabeth Pike
Elizabeth says she feels an amazing sense of pride to march and remember those servicemen and women who have fallen in order to keep their country safe.
"We are also very lucky to live in a country where we still remember our history while still keeping it present and meaningful," she said.
"I really do think it is important that we continue the traditions of honour and keep the Anzac spirit alive."
With only days before Anzac Day, Elizabeth said she is still refining her speech with the assistance of some of her teachers.
"I am still working on the speech and getting some feedback from my teachers," she said.
"The focus for my speech is on making the next generation aware that we must preserve the Anzac spirit as a country and as individuals.
"We cannot let this die out."
Eliabeth said she was also looking forward to meeting and speaking with returned service men and women and to hear about their experiences.
"These returned soldiers offer a lot for a young person like me. They certain can inspire you," she added.