I read that the NSW RSL is changing the march rules to have those marching on behalf of someone to go to the rear of the march. Fair call as we are there to applaud the actual people who served.

Unfortunately it is fact that one day there will not be anyone at the front so I have a suggestion.

Local schools march to ensure the kids of today know what Anzac Day is all about. Rather than just marching why not each person research someone who served then create a banner with their name & even photo which they then carry as a mark of respect for that person and honour them in the march.

The student not only learns about what that person did but could even track down family, etc to show they have not forgotten. After all, not all relatives march each year so in this way we will always have someone marching for every person who served.

They could even adopt a certain battalion, squadron or ship and ensure ever person who served is remembered in conjunction with the surviving family.

Remember, many of the soldiers in WW1 were no older than the kids marching!!!!

Just an idea.

- That's a great idea John - and I know there are a couple of schools on the Sunshine Coast that are already doing it. - Editor