Anzac Day

[DaveB]

Well folks, arguably tomorrow, 25th April, is the most important day of the year in Australia
Anzac Day is when we remember all those who have given their life, health and freedom for us in war.
Those on all sides, in all conflicts, as most were just doing their duty
If anyone has any negative comments --keep them to yourself.

My great grandfather in the Boer War
My grandfather in WW1
My father two tours in Korea and his last parade, when he was too old and sick to March, so rode in a van. So happy when he saw his great grandchildren in the crowd.
My son who has served 17 years in the Army will proudly be wearing his Cherry Beret tomorrow and his grandfathers medals., while I will be wearing his replicas at dawn service.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnFzCmAyOp8

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGDhzVi1bqU

 

[m-j]

We thank you and your family for their service and sacrifices.

 

[grenadierboy]

Well folks, arguably tomorrow, 25th April, is the most important day of the year in Australia
Anzac Day is when we remember all those who have given their life, health and freedom for us in war.
Those on all sides, in all conflicts, as most were just doing their duty
If anyone has any negative comments --keep them to yourself.

My great grandfather in the Boer War
My grandfather in WW1
My father two tours in Korea and his last parade, when he was too old and sick to March, so rode in a van. So happy when he saw his great grandchildren in the crowd.
My son who has served 17 years in the Army will proudly be wearing his Cherry Beret tomorrow and his grandfathers medals., while I will be wearing his replicas at dawn service.
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnFzCmAyOp8

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGDhzVi1bqU

Thanks Dave. Lovely tribute.

Each year we celebrate our Great grandfather (Boer war, 8th Light Horse WWI) and Grandfather (39th infantry WWII) at the Melbourne Dawn Service

 

[bigleonski]

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Lest we forget.

 

[trobex]

Appreciate you sharing that with us Dave.

 

[Cheshire cat]

From an ex UK forces man. We salute you. Without their input, post war history would be very different

 

[BroncoBilly]

I will celebrate by asking my wife to bake me a nice batch of ANZAC cookies today.

 

[DaveB]

A great Dawn Service for a small country town.
Had to be at least 200 people there
I didn't stay for the breakfast that was put on by the ladies from the Toogoom fishing club