NSW: Thousands brave rain for Anzac dawn service in Sydney=2

AAP General News (Australia)
04-25-2007
NSW: Thousands brave rain for Anzac dawn service in Sydney=2

Chaplain Murray Lund led prayers for peace around the world.

"Raise up strong leaders who would work for justice and peace," Reverend Lund said.

"Raise up those who have courage and vision to work for a new world where children
can grow up in peace and freedom."

NSW Governor Professor Marie Bashir recited the dedication.

"We who are gathered here think of those who went out to the battle field of all wars,
but did not return," Prof Bashir said.

"We feel them still near us in spirit. We wish to be worthy of their great sacrifice.

"As the dawn is even now about to pierce the night, so that their memory inspire us
to work for the coming new light into the dark places of the world."

At 4.50am (AEST), a lone bugler sounded the last post.

It was followed by a minute's silence during which the only sound that could be heard
was the pattering of falling rain.

The Anzac Day march begins at 9am in the Sydney CBD, from Martin Place, down George
Street and finishing at Hyde Park.

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