By Karen Forman and Nathan Thompson

ANZAC Day services around the Snowy Monaro attracted record crowds, with thousands of people gathering to honor service personnel who have fought for Australia's freedom, from the Gallipoli landing on April 25 1915 through to the present day.

Commemorations were held in Adaminaby, Berridale, Bombala, Bredbo, Cooma, Delegate, Jindabyne, Michelago and Nimmitabel.

Snowy River RSL Sub-branch secretary Morgan Bell said all four Jindabyne and Berridale services, both dawn and mid-morning, which included marches, had been well supported.

"All of the services had big crowds," he said.

"I would definitely say we have seen a record and hopefully this will continue in future years."

Cooma-Monaro RSL Sub-branch president Ray Peters-Smith said the strong crowds in Cooma indicate the ANZAC Day spirit is alive and well in the community.

"The dawn service had one of its largest crowds. Many people have commented on how big the dawn crowd was, despite the frosty start to the day," Mr Peters-Smith said.

"Our community showed how important ANZAC DAY is, the veterans and current service personnel were very appreciative."

All of the services had a common theme: that ANZAC Day was not a celebration, but a commemoration and a tribute.

Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor Peter Beer told the Jindabyne mid-morning service that Australia was a lucky country.

"It is our role to teach our children and grandchildren about ANZAC Day and what it means," he said.

"Most of our wars were fought overseas. When we as Australian citizens see what we can do in the world, we need to say thanks to the people who fought. May we never go back to small crowds on ANZAC Day. To see the crowds today is very gratifying."

In his commemoration address to the Jindabyne service, Commanding Officer 723 Sqn RAN LTCOL Patrick Shadel said we gather as always not to glorify war but to remember who were there and those who have followed.

"They were known as the greatest generation and sadly their numbers are low. We are in their debt and we pay respect to that generation of citizens and those who are still with us."

A crowd of hundreds had gathered in sub-zero temperatures early at the Jindabyne cenotaph for one of the biggest dawn services in memory, where the sun rose over The Last Post and Reveille.

In Bombala, strong crowds came together to commemorate the district's fallen soldiers and thank those who have served, and are currently serving their nation.

Gathering for dawn and morning services, the community came togther for the occasion.

Berridale's ANZAC Day morning service also saw excellent numbers as the community reflected on its locals who paid the ultimate sacrifice.