On Anzac Day 2026, bagpiper Gordon Meyers played two songs on top of the 31-metre-tall Cobram silos.
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To most, standing on top of a 10-storey building would be a terrifying experience.
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But for bagpiper Gordon Meyers, being 31m in the air was no barrier to paying tribute to the Anzacs.
Cobram silos owner Libro Mustica said the idea to place flags atop the silos came to him just days before Anzac Day.
Mr Mustica said the decision was driven by his patriotism and a desire to highlight the meaning of Anzac Day.
“I think we just need to remember that the freedom we have in this community, in this country, is because of the soldiers who gave up their lives,” he said.
Mr Mustica said there was a two-hour delay while waiting for a crane to install the flags, during which he came up with the idea of adding a soldier silhouette to the display.
“I rang up Sign Society in Cobram, and they were absolutely brilliant,” he said.
“Within 45 minutes to an hour, it went from a thought to having it cut and being put up.”
A silhouette of a soldier, cut from a panel, was installed on top of the silo alongside the flags and stands four metres tall.
Mr Mustica’s love of bagpipes inspired another addition to the Anzac Day display, with a live performance planned as the flags were raised at 5pm.
A silhouette of a soldier. standing four metres high and cut from a panel, was installed on top of the Cobram silo.
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Bagpiper Gordon Meyers was hoisted on a crane up 31m to the top of the silo, the equivalent of 10 storeys.
Mr Meyers’ performance was live-streamed on Facebook, attracting hundreds of reactions online, while about 150 people gathered below to watch in-person.
Mr Mustica said he was surprised by the response from the community.
“I was actually overwhelmed by the response of the community all over the place and on Facebook,” he said.
Mr Meyers said he wasn’t afraid of heights and was more worried about messing up the tunes he was playing — Skye Boat Song and Amazing Grace.
He said the view from the top of the silo was “sheer bliss”.
“The serenity of it was picture-perfect, so calm,” he said.
“I couldn't have asked for a better experience, and I was so proud to do it for the community and hopefully the rest of Australia if they get to see it.
“I also couldn't have done it without Libro. I reckon he had a fantastic vision of the whole thing, and I was just so proud to be part of it.”
Mr Mustica specially thanked Michael De Palma, Phil Boncaldo, Steven Mustica and Babcon Cranes.
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