The rain didn’t bother World War II veteran Colin Allender one bit as he proudly marched down Comur Street on Anzac Day.
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At 95-years-of-age, he would have been forgiven for hitching a ride in one of the heritage war vehicles and sheltering from the downpour. But Mr Allender is determined to keep marching, until he can’t march anymore.
“I’ll keep marching until I fall over, and if I do fall over, I have people who can pick me up,” he laughed.
Mr Allender served in New Guinea for two years from 1942. He celebrated his 21st birthday there. He has marched in Yass every Anzac Day since moving to town 20 years ago.
“I love what it represents - friendship,” Mr Allender said. “I get a great kick out of how many kids come to the march, they are our hope.”