Richard Simpson will decorate one of his roadside paddocks at Chatto Creek with large poppy ornaments for Anzac Day. Photo / Richard Simpson
Richard Simpson will decorate one of his roadside paddocks at Chatto Creek with large poppy ornaments for Anzac Day. Photo / Richard Simpson
Chatto Creek's close-knit community will rally together in memory of its fallen soldiers on Anzac Day.
The small rural area will host a service at 5pm today, commemorating six soldiers from Chatto Creek who died while serving in World War 1.
A memorial service has been hosted at the town'sChatto Creek Tavern in recent years, an event which was the work of the wider community, publican Lesley Middlemass said.
While it was a short service, it got the ''dignity it deserves'', she said, complete with a serving of artillery port, and crosses placed in memory of the men.
The ode is also read and Last Post played, followed by a selection of food brought by everyone attending.
Chatto Creek residents Julie and Richard Simpson also add a creative touch to the event.
Mrs Simpson provides a wreath for the occasion while Mr Simpson has supplied poppies made from corrugated iron.
Poppies and a lone soldier, created by Richard Simpson, will be returned to one of his roadside paddocks at Chatto Creek on Anzac Day. Photo / Supplied
Mr Simpson has created the large ornaments, plus a silhouette of a ''lone soldier'', which he often puts in one of his roadside paddocks.