![AnzacStrap](https://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/infographics/4006/Anzac_OL.jpg)
Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke placed wreaths at the Cross of Sacrifice in Stratford as well as the Malone Gates in the town.
![Stratford mayor, Neil Volzke, placed a wreath at the Malone Gates before Anzac Day.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/Q54NVXTJ2AEWIUYD7APDXQI6AY.jpg?auth=1754231fdffc7b1313ed7d372309e5e0e3b381d01f80bedcd99c6b67dc358e74&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
While Covid-19 restrictions meant there were no formal ceremonies for Anzac Day this year, Neil says he wanted to do something to show respect to the servicemen and women who gave so much for their country.
![Stratford mayor, Neil Volzke, placed a wreath at the Malone Gates before Anzac Day.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/QBJ3I54G5XBJYFH3ZYEO3YKFZU.jpg?auth=ba8d2052fecd8a6a31a7217a6123e1040f785538d5e962673e6fc69202ff6cb9&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)