At 11.00 am in an Anglican church in Five Dock, and simultaneously all over Australia, the survivors of a conflict that embraced the world will pause to remember the sacrifices made for this nation, and consider the sacrifice offered for this world.

"I feel very proud of my dad and the contribution he made to our country," says Megan Lavender, parish administrator at St Alban's Five Dock.

"He risked his life to defend the freedoms we enjoy today," she says.

St Alban’s service will be one of many commemorations of Remembrance Day, as the nation stops at the eleventh hour to recall the sacrifices made by men like Megan's dad Geoff.

Geoff was a fighter pilot in WWII serving with the RAAF in the Pacific, New Guinea, Morotai and Borneo.

He was also sent on a special mission with the US Forces in the Philippines.

But it was at the war's end - being assigned to bring out the Australian POW stretcher cases from Changi before they were repatriated to Australia - that has left some of the deepest scars.

"Unless you saw the horrors I saw you can't really understand," he says.

St Alban's, Five Dock, has a particular ministry to veterans and their families.

Each Anzac Day they hold a service, as well as allow people to plant memorial crosses in a garden.

Megan Lavender sees it as an important form of community outreach.

"The church has a pivotal role in providing spiritual support to veterans as well as their families and war widows," she says.

"Christ gave his life to save us. I see very close parallels there to the veterans sacrifice."

"They gave their service, at that time for God, King and Country - so we should acknowledge that service they have given."

Geoff who marches every Anzac Day, says the youngest generations are recognising more than ever the sacrifices of his generation.

Just recently, Geoff was presented with a special medallion commemorating the 60th anniversary of his World War II service.

Federal MP John Murphy led a special presentation service at Concord hospital.

"I felt very proud," says Geoff.

"The current generation is really responding," he says.

"Each Anzac Day, it's lovely to see all the children, smiling and waving. It's a wonderful feeling to know all of what we did is appreciated."

In acknowledgement of Remembrance Day, special prayers will be offered at St Alban's on Sunday.