Lest we forget

[Boob Johnson]

Make sure you keep those medals safe Boob!
I have a "Mother's Medal" and am always paranoid about losing it.

Tis a very special day!

I sure do, they are locked away. WW1 & WW2 medals, a pocket bible that went through WW1 & WW2 with one of my Grandad & my Great Uncle. Also have a photo taken on the 4th of May 1945, a picture of the signing of the surrender of the German army taking place, one of my Grandad's (who is still alive), a D-Day veteran, snuck under the tent & stood beside the cameraman as the picture was taken


My great Grandfather served in 3 wars!!! The Boar war, WW1 & WW2!!!


We don't full appreciate how lucky this last few generations have had it!!!

[Maha]

Courage-Honour-Sacrafice.

[ynot slow]

Courage-Honour-Sacrafice.

Sacrifice alright,very strange watching the casualties showing up with various battles,also the guys from Malaya,Korea and Vietnam,bloody great programming from Oliver Driver and guests,riveting.Should be shown in schools as part of our history along with maori to keep it all pc.

WW1 and 2 definately made us who we are,cut the strings from England.

[FJRider]

I attended the parade in Alexandra this morning. The numbers attending grow each year. The lament when the wreaths are laid, always brings a lump in my throat. The Last Post... followed by Reveille...does the same now. Whenever I hear it.

To those servicemen that never made it home ... I thank you.

[Maha]

Yeah Tony
TV3 did a great job on the Air Command.

Love the story of the fighter pilot who disabled a german plane, then flew along side him, close enough to eyeball him, watch him eject and turn to fly straight him as he parachuted down. Pulled away at the last minuet and waved at him...bastard didnt wave back.

[GazzaRuney]

It makes me prouder every year that Anzac Day is commemorated by Kiwi's of all ages, religions and races etc and that attendances grow and grow every year.

It also makes me proud and humble that men like my grandfather sacrificed so much that we could live the life we now do.

Go Kiwis!!!

[Oakie]

I can't find the words to describe my thoughts on this day. A mixture of sadness and pride but then despair at the waste of so many good men on all sides.

I'm looking forward to taking my grandaughter to her first ANZAC Day service when she's old enough to understand so she can attend with proper respect.

[Boob Johnson]

If any of you want to watch one of the most amazing stories to emerge from WW2 or quite possibly any war for that matter. Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear did a show called "The Greatest Raid Of All Time". Easily the BEST doco I have ever seen on any WW2 action, simply breath taking! And that's from someone who has read & watched an awful lot on the subject!


If anyone wants a copy PM me

[Mom]

I went out to Leigh and played Last Post and Revellie for them at their commeration. The weather is apalling and they decided to hold it in the community hall and not at the war memorial as usual. Really different playing inside.

They played a song called "100 Years of Heroes" by Tony Williams. Lovely tribute song. Have tried in vain to find it to link up.

We will remember them.

[Highlander]

Often thought ANZAC day does more to pull us together as a Nation than Waitangi day ever did.

for those who got up and faced the less than fantastic weather for Dawn services.

for those who put their life on the line to protect our way of life.

[banditrider]

Got to take in 2 services today: Dawn Parade here in Palmy and then surprisingly on riding into Pongaroa at about 12, their service was just kicking off. Our group of 6 parked up to take in the service before continuing our ride.

Honored to be at both services.

[martybabe]

WW1 and 2 definately made us who we are,cut the strings from England.

I hear ya mate but the strings not the bonds.

My uncle used to tell me of the great people he'd met in a WW2 prison camp, people from places he'd barely heard of but people just like him, fighting and suffering for us all to have a better tomorrow.He admitted having to ask where a Kiwi came from but he never ever forgot.

There are people from all over the world that will never forget the friends and allies that were and still are the ANZACS.

A song for all the lost of all the nations


Bless em all.

[MyGSXF:Me]

My oldest son Jess, went to the dawn parade in Richmond with his Grandad (my Dad).

Dad was wearing my Grandad's WWII medals:

General Service Suez Canal Zone (1951-55)
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...mCanalZone.htm

Long Service & Good Conduct (received after serving min 18 years)
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...andgcmarmy.htm


Meritorious Service Medal (for exceptional service)
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...Medals/Msm.htm

Grandad served for 9 years before WWII in Egypt, China & India 1920's. Gloucester Regiment Royal Engineers

Plus he wore: my Great Grandad's Boer War medals:

Queens South Africa medal 1900

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/M...medalinfo.html

& Kings South Africa Medal (George 5th, 1901-2)

http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/bri...frica_1902.htm

plus: 7 bars (for different provinces & battles)

Great Grandad was badly wounded in South Africa, so was not fit to fight in WWII. He was a Grenadier guard & died a Chelsea Pensioner in the Royal Hospital Chelsea (age 84ish).. with the shrapnel from the Boer War.. still in his back!!

I honor you Grandad & Great Grandad

RIP

[Indiana_Jones]

Listened to the last post today, and even though I'm not a Kiwi by birth, it still brought a tear to my eye.

Though not 100% ANZAC we honoour them today with a drink and a war flick with some of the service rifles out.

My great grandfather served as a trench runner for all 4 years of great war, RIP to all who served to protect our freedom.

-Indy

[MidnightMike]

Unfortunatley I didnt get to the dawn service at the Mount, mainly because I had work that morning. (Wont be making that mistake again.)

I did get there eventually though, I was only one other person there at the time, it was starting to rain and the poppies were blowing down the stairs of the Cenotaph.

A photograph, my tribute;

Lest we Forget....