A smaller crowd than usual turned out to pay their respects to those who have sacrificed their lives in war and conflict during Moree's COVID-Safe Remembrance Day service.
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But COVID-19 wasn't enough to stop the small group of local veterans and community members from remembering the thousands of men and women who fought, died and suffered during wars and armed conflicts over the past century.
At 11am, on Wednesday, November 11, 102 years since the historic treaty was signed to end World War I, Moree was silent to honour that great sacrifice.
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And while people were socially-distanced and there was no choir or band present at this year's service - held at the memorial window at Moree and District Services Club - there were few other changes.
A wreath-laying ceremony was held, followed by the sounding of The Last Post by bugler Jacqualyn Drenkhahn and a minute's silence.
Moree RSL sub-branch president Roger Butler read The Ode, followed by Rouse on the bugle before Mr Butler led the crowd in a capella singing of Australia's national anthems - God Save the Queen and Advance Australia Fair.
