Anzac Day 2025: Morning of reflection passes at Tailem Bend
Residents and visitors have commemorated Australia's veterans at a dawn service on April 25.
This story is now free to read. Help Murray Bridge News tell more stories like this by subscribing today.
The community of Tailem Bend and passing travellers have come together for a quiet moment of reflection on Anzac Day.
Marked by mild weather and a peaceful sunrise, a good-sized crowd gathered to honour those who have served and sacrificed, embracing a tradition that has grown deeply significant across Australia – and Tailem Bend is no exception.
Anzac Day, a time for solemn remembrance, brought residents and passing travellers together not just to reflect, but also to connect.
Mates and strangers shared stories of old times, swapped memories and paid tribute to the enduring legacy of service members past and present.
“The atmosphere was incredibly respectful,” said Peter Nearmy of Tailem Bend, son of an Australian Defence Force veteran.
“It’s always a special and sensitive day, but also a beautiful one.
“We come together, we remember, and we stand side by side.”
With a steady rise in national participation in Anzac Day events, small towns like Tailem Bend continue to prove that even modest communities hold deep respect and pride for Australia’s military history.
The morning’s event featured moments of silence, personal recollections, shared embraces, and generations standing shoulder to shoulder.
Students from the Tailem Bend Primary School placed white crosses in honour of World War I veterans, all in quiet reflection.
As the sun rose, so too did a collective sense of unity.
Anzac Day is not just about history; it is about connection, resilience, and never forgetting.
“It’s important we don’t let these stories fade,” Mr Nearmy said.
“We honour them, together.”
As attendees in Tailem Bend’s main street stood still and quiet, the spirit of remembrance echoed loud and clear through the empty streets and the hearts of everyone present.
- Read more: Anzac Day 2025: Murray Bridge remembers
- More photos: Social photos: Anzac Day breakfast at Murray Bridge RSL
