The 25th of April, ANZAC DAY is a timely reminder for us Aussies to reflect and to pay homage to those follow Aussies who served in world war 11 and for those who gave their lives to give us the world we have today and into the future. I am in my 80's and for whatever reason, I did not partake in any theater of war. Although I did serve 77 days in the then National Service in 1958. These 77 days changed my whole outlook on life. I went in as a BOY so to speak and came out a MAN.
Thank you to the ANZAC'S and all of the armed force personnel that has served and or sacrifice their life for this great country of ours.
Jay&Dee (Proud to be a bloody Aussie, none more so than today.)
-- Edited by JayDee on Sunday 25th of April 2021 08:27:54 AM
Well said, we were up at 5am, candles out on verandah by 5.20am, over the road to neighbours fire pit, about 10 in total, listen to local dawn service on radio. Back home for more coffee by 6.15
I also give the servicemen a lot of thought on Anzac Day, we have, in Kings Park, rows of well established trees by the roadside, and for an extensive part have commemorative plaques at each with the name of the soldier, age, year he or she was killed in battle, and where. Made me realise that they probably didn't know what they were getting into but had a fierce desire to do what they could for their country. They didn't have a chance to experience a full life and I would wonder who they were. It is very thought provoking. It is very sad.
Without people like these we wouldn't enjoy the wonderful life we have in Australia.
Cheers RichardK
-- Edited by RichardK on Sunday 25th of April 2021 11:30:15 AM
I have not been able to attend, for some years now, due to previous Army service issues, but I find it a solemn day, and when I do attend and march , it is particularly hard for me to do as well as my family. This year, I am currently under Covid Quarantine at home. My mum served in WW2 and wear her medals when I do. LEST WE FORGET
-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Sunday 25th of April 2021 01:53:05 PM
We chose to sit at the end of our driveway with a candle, phone on Facebook tuned to the Canberra dawn service. In previous years prior to covid, I would attend one of the two services that were held in the city but mostly alone.
At least covid gave us an alternative which was just as solemn, moving & both of us "attended". Last year there were quite a few who did it, this year - I fear a number slept in (the cooler weather has arrived with the light rain).
It was spitting just before, then cleared but came back with a vengeance when I did the washing!! We've had a fair drop this last week but thankfully far less than the north tropical coast!!
For travellers who have family ties to Tobruk, a tree was blessed during the week at the Marian School - this tree is an offspring of a tree at Tobruk that marked an entrance to the many tunnels, dugouts on that battle field. As well the council, along with The Descendants of The Rats of Tobruk have planted a rose garden (with a special rose named "No surrender") outside the Tobruk swimming pool on the Strand.
We will remember them. Lest we forget.
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Same with us, end of driveway with candles and next door neighbour whose is in his 90"s and unable to march this year due to his poor health. Lucky enough to have his mate with us who was an army chaplain in the war with him. Also had his sister in law with us who lost her husband a couple of years ago who was a Vietnam Vet. May they all Rest In Peace.
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Flag pole is about 3.2 metres , bamboo, from 1960 ish, used to be tied onto a glass bouy with a small flag to identify the beginning of a cray pot run, eg 20 pots strung out in Bass Straight.
-- Edited by Craig1 on Tuesday 27th of April 2021 08:04:47 PM
