“The celebration of Anzac day on Saturday takes on even greater significance this year, albeit what a weird way we will be commemorating our fallen soldiers,” Mr Gleeson said.
“Dawn services will be desolate; the usual marches will be replaced by solemn gatherings at home”.
Mr Gleeson said Australians are currently battling the deadly coronavirus, a struggle which “has been compared to a war”.
He said the deadly virus is a “silent enemy” which has thus far taken more than 70 Australians as it casualties.
“In some respects, our frontline workers – the doctors, nurses and paramedics – are the heroes of this war”.
“They deserve a medal for their efforts to contain the virus. They deserve to be honoured for their extraordinary selflessness”.
Australians have also been urged to partake in a unique ‘Driveway Dawn Service’ where residents put out a candle on their driveways as a make of respect for the nation’s Anzac heroes.
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