Veteran to cook up gunfire brekky for street for Anzac Day in isolation
An army veteran will cook up dozens of traditional gunfire breakfasts when he is joined by residents of his street this Anzac Day despite the COVID-19 lockdown.
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An army veteran planned to cook dozens of traditional gunfire breakfasts this morning for the residents of his street to commemorate Anzac Day despite the COVID-19 lockdown this morning.
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancellation of traditional Dawn Services, the community was set to take part in the RSL’s Light Up the Dawn to share the Anzac Day spirit while keeping socially distant.
Residents across North Queensland will stand at the end of their driveway from 6am to remember those who have served and sacrificed for the nation.
Jai Ryan, a former 2 Cavalry Regiment armoured core crew commander, said he would cook breakfast for all his neighbours living in Mount Louisa’s Hamptongrove Boulevard after the commemorative one-minute silence.
“The whole street is community-based and everyone wants to sort of get on board,” he said. “I’m an ex-serving vet and there’s a couple of other blokes on the street who are the same.”
Mr Ryan said his street was “community-minded” and wanted to do all it could to honour our service men and women, even during this challenging time in isolation.
He will be serving the traditional gunfire breakfast for all his neighbours – including bacon and egg rolls and coffee with a splash of rum.
Mr Ryan said it would be an “honour” to watch the children join the other civilians on his street and commemorate the many Australian soldiers who have been killed in war.
“It’s amazing, especially in the climate we are in for the moment.
“It’s only five minutes … but people are still dedicated to remembering our forefathers,” he said.
Thousands of residents of Stockland North Shore also planned to line the streets to show their respects.
The community has a large number of Australian Defence Force residents who will be taking part in the driveway tribute, with residents keen to pay their respect despite current social distancing restrictions.
Originally published as Veteran to cook up gunfire brekky for street for Anzac Day in isolation