TRUMPETER Gene St Ledger will play the last post at his retirement home in Ormiston tomorrow morning as Queensland communities honour the Anzacs in special driveway dawn services.
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Mr Ledger, who turns 90 in May, has played in some of Brisbane's biggest bands and plans to pay his respects at the entrance of Aveo Cleveland Gardens at 6am.
RSL president Tony Ferris said it was wonderful to see the public taking ownership of Anzac Day by holding their own remembrance ceremonies while in isolation.
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"People shared so many ideas with us for alternative ways to commemorate Anzac Day. One that kept coming up, however, was the idea of gathering at the end of our driveways at dawn," he said.
"It's a great way for us all to show our respect and gratitude for service people, past and present, while remaining safe.
"And just like Anzac Day, this is an idea that belongs to the Australian people."
Mr Ferris said the veteran community had been devastated by the cancellation of traditional ceremonies.
"Usually our sub branches organise more than 500 services and marches throughout Queensland," he said.
"Having to call them off at such a late stage in the planning was very disappointing for our sub branch volunteers, who put their heart and soul into hosting these events for their local communities.
RSL Queensland are urging people to gather at the end of driveways, on balconies and in paddocks or living rooms to light up the dawn at 6am.
A short commemorative service including the ode, the last post, a minute's silence, reveille and the national anthem will be streamed on the RSL Queensland website.
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