THE COOLUM Peregian RSL Sub Branch Anzac Day Dawn Service was attended by an estimated 3,000 people and was a solemn and moving tribute to our service personnel. The rain held off for the right amount of time for the event to proceed and featured local school students, community members, dignitaries and RSL members.
The Cenotaph was flanked by a guard of surf lifesavers in uniform as well as school students and members of the public.
Commencing just before dawn the service started with a march and on daylight the last post was played to commemorate the landing at Gallipoli. A traditional Gun Fire breakfast was served after the commemorative service and the game of two-up was played throughout the morning.
Coolum locals Belinda and Janet. 
Judie and Terry. 
A crowd of 3,000 attended the Dawn Service. 
MC Major Warren Parkinson with Captain Matthew Gluyas from the Noosa and Coolum Salvation Army. 
Coolum State High School student representatives Regan, Dane, Principal Troy Ascott, Layla and Bella. 
Helen, Raymond, Sandra and Colin. 
Coolum RSL members Don, Peter (President) and Joe. 
Veterans had their own part of the club in which to drink, talk and reflect 
Coolum Surf Life Saving Club active members proudly attend each year in their patrol uniforms. 
Sunshine Coast Council Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez (right) with friends and former service personnel peers Max Raddatz and Renee Wood. 
Renee, Jess, Marlene, Izabella and Ash from Peregian Springs. 
Bill Powell.