MONTHS shy of turning 100, Boort’s Alan Streader has become an online sensation for his playing of the Last Post on Anzac Day.
The former builder who was unable to serve in World War Two after a work accident injured his hand, dutifully sounded the poignant bugle call as the town’s memorial hall fell silent, heads bowed, on Friday.
Flanked by son Bryan and former Royal Australian navy petty officer Glen Hudson, Alan mustered his air, and respect for those who had served, as he has done every Anzac Day for more than 50 years.
“Have the air  and use it properly, the notes come out,” Alan said as more than 200 people in the hall applauded with admiration.
The Loddon Herald video of Alan’s performance has since been watched by thousands of people and shared around Australia.
Boort RSL sub-branch president Paul Haw said: “Alan is amazing. He is wonderful and makes our service so special.”