Just a reminder guys of why this is a holiday today.
the sacrifices these men and women did for us.
lest we forget.

photo Alexandra gardens VIC 2009

Absolutely ..... Auld Lang Syne for our champions who gave us what we now enjoy .... freedom

Great shout out weiry,its great to see the youth of today in brace the Anzac's on this day to remember those that gave their all.

+1 to all above, lest we forget.......

Age shall not weary them.
I hope the ones that made it home have a great day with there mates must be an emotional day for some of them.
I can only imagine what some would of witnessed on the battlefield it wouldn't be nice....

Great post lads,

Very special day on the calendar. Thanks to all that went before and fought in far off lands to give us the life etc we have now.

Agreed..our lives would have been a lot different without them, we enjoy a freedom and lifestyle envied around the world.

Thanks Diggers.

respect

+1

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Macaha said..

Great shout out weiry,its great to see the youth of today in brace the Anzac's on this day to remember those that gave their all.

+1 The huge roll out of youth at my local dawn service was really inspirational

+1, the bonds of mateship through such adversity is truly inspiring, listening to the services leaves you emotionally drained and saddened for all those that experienced the Wars, we are a lucky generation...

Thanks to all the men and women that have served in the wars.....we are fortunate to have reaped the benefits of your efforts !

I've been remembering my mate Major Matthew Donovan, who was a talented young chopper pilot in the Australian Army. He lost his life doing civilian activities (canyoning). Conditions changed rapidly on their trip that day, and he made sure everyone got across a difficult section, and he was last / tail end Charlie, when the accident happened.

But if I was in the forces, Matty would be my number one pick to have by my side. A leader, smart, alert, mentally strong, physically strong. He's the sort of guy I would like to see a leader in my crew. He was also fair and honest. A mate.

Nice post Simondo.

A really great thread to read. I really enjoyed the one in the gen room as well.

I do have some gripes that after all these years have finally got to me.

Can we please get rid rid off the yank and pommie flags and put one of PNG there instead please.

Anzac being Australia and New Zealand. The folk from PNG are far more deserving of their flag being alongside us then any other Imo.

Also,people leave your dog's at home,this is not a day to fit into your normal.schedule with fido,especially when he dumps a big crap during the ceremony.

On the young peeps it was a pleasure to.see them.dressed nicely and standing proud. My lad and his.friends.went together,made so very proud to see the way they conducted themselves

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chrispy said..

The folk from PNG are far more deserving of their flag being alongside us then any other Imo.

Totally agree mate, a great idea that should be adopted.