Today is Anzac Day…a very important day. It is a national day of remembrance as we in Australia and New Zealand…plus in various locations across the world…stop to commemorate those have served and/or died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. The date itself marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by […]
Like many other Australians and New Zealanders, our Anzac Day started very early as we joined the huge crowd that went to the Dawn Service at the Shrine in Melbourne. When I was younger, I had always wanted to attend this service…and now I can say that this was the third time we have been. […]
On the 25th April each year, we stop to remember the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. We also remember all Australians who have served for this country and who died in war or while on operational service. And one of the traditions of Anzac Day is the playing of the Last Post….a […]
Today is Remembrance Day…. at the 11th hour,on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we will remember those who have fallen…did you? We were out in a public place…a hospital cafe to be exact…and it was interesting watching how people reacted. An announcement came over the loudspeaker system, and a ceremony was being shown […]