Student Kaitlin Largent recognises the importance of the younger generation embracing Anzac Day.
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The Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus student proudly took part in the Port Macquarie Anzac Day commemoration wearing her great-grandfather’s medals.
“I just felt like I should participate since my great-grandfather has done so much,” she said.
Kaitlin’s great-grandfather Lionel Largent served in the Royal Australian Navy during World War II.
“I think we need to understand that our relatives did a lot for our country and we should help show that off, and in the future, if need be, show the same courage,” she said.
The 17-year-old joined the Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus cohort on Anzac Day.
“There is a lot of people here today with their own reasons for why they come down here,” she said.
“It’s very sad to think about all the people we have lost.
“We honour them here today.”
Hastings Public School students Abe and Jake Whitfield wore their great-grandfathers’ World War II medals.
Abe wore his great-grandfather William Ellis’ medals, while Jake donned his great-grandfather’s Stanley Allison’s medals.
“He did it [served] to keep our country good and how it is now,” eight-year-old Abe said about his great-grandfather.
Six-year-old Jake said it was important to remember those who fought for the country.
Noah Pociask from St Peter’s Primary School carried on the Anzac Day march family tradition.
He felt proud to wear his great-grandfather Oliver Chapple’s medals and carry his photo.
“The World War II people represented our country and kept us safe,” Noah said.
St Peter’s Primary School student Jake Nelson honoured his great-grandfather.
Jake, who wore his great-grandfather’s medals, said he wanted to thank him for keeping us safe.
“I feel good because I feel like we are doing the right thing,” he said about taking part in Anzac Day.
“We are saying we are very respectful for what they did.”
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