Moving to Laurieton four years ago the Wilson family never imagined their new town would have a special connection to a beloved family war veteran.
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Roy Wilson served at Kokoda and was sent north to assist in the post war occupation of Japan after World War 2.
But to the Wilson family he is just Poppy.
After Matt and Maria Wilson along with sons Lachlan and Jack decided to make the Camden Haven their home, a casual walk through the park would change their lives.
"We didn't really have a family connection before we moved here, we just loved the area," Matt said.
"But seeing the gun in the park and reading about where it had been the connection to Poppy was made.
"It was quite a surreal experience finding out that this gun would have been used in combat with my granddad."
Anzac Day 2019 marks the first time Lachlan and Jack marched with Poppy's medals and despite their young age they knew the significance.
"The boys are starting to understand more about Poppy, what he did and the significance of days like Anzac Day and Remembrance Day," Matt said.
"We talk about Poppy and they call him a war hero."
"I think it is important that people like us come to the Anzac day march because we don't want to forget what happened," Lachlan said.
"It felt good and makes be proud to be able to wear Poppy's medals in the march."
Jack said it was important that young people go to commemorations like Anzac Day.
"I think Poppy would be proud of us," Jack said.
"There are lots of soldiers in heaven including Poppy and on days like Anzac Day I think they would all be looking down on us and I think that they would like people coming and marching and remembering what they did."
