Anzac Day 2020 : Reflections and experiences contributed by the staff of the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Abstract

The year 2020 will be remembered as a time of new experiences in all our lives, including how we marked major events such as Anzac Day while being in the middle of the global pandemic of COVID-19.
The sight of so many people, up and down streets, lighting up their driveways as we came together in different but equally heartfelt ways to show our respect, demonstrated how important this day is to us.
This Anzac Day time capsule captures a selection of lasting memories from the staff of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) around Queensland who have shared how they commemorated the event with their family and friends. It also records how our colleagues in primary industries have been part of the Anzac spirit since World War 1.
Future generations can look back and see that not even a pandemic can diminish our sense of community and pride as we recognise and thank those who served and gave their lives for Australia.