It wasn't a typical Remembrance Day display, but red and white balloons released into the sky over Kanahooka marked an important behind-the-scenes milestone.
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As preparations for the centenary of the landing at Gallipoli ramp up across the country, 100 years of the Australian Red Cross were acknowledged during the ceremony at Lakeside Memorial Park on Tuesday.
In a special tribute, Red Cross Dapto branch president of more than 20 years Ella Harvey helped unveil a commemorative legacy garden.
"I think [the garden] is wonderful, you couldn't ask for more, could you?" Mrs Harvey said.
The 92-year-old was joined by her great-granddaughters Brienna, 7, and Lara Brown, 6, for the occasion - in an extended Red Cross family affair.
Mrs Harvey's father fought in World War I and she recalled him telling her "there were so many who wouldn't have got back home" if it wasn't for the Red Cross and Salvation Army.
She said being part of the Red Cross meant everything.
"You just feel you're helping the ones that can't help themselves," she said.
"The Red Cross, it will never die."
Lakeside Memorial Park family service manager Julie Geraedts said the organisation had "sprung from the need for assistance" and formed an important part of the support network for service men and women.
Ms Geraedts said the "Roses of Peace" planting was the first legacy garden to be built in an Australian cemetery and $100 would be donated to the Australian Red Cross for every position purchased.
