ANZAC Day.

[Colapop]

Australia and New Zealand Army Corps.

We celebrate a 'day off', a holiday. How many of us remember those men and women who fought and gave their lives to protect our future. Regardless of whether they were right or wrong to fight, regardless of whether war is right or wrong, they willingly fought to protect a future they would never see. They fought to protect their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Too often we take for granted the freedom we enjoy in this country. We moan about the injustice of the law, we complain about how hard our lives are, and we complain about the ineptitude of the government. There are places that are worse, that are still wracked by violence and war.

Be thankful and remember those that have gone before. Lest we forget.

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.

[Grub]

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[98tls]

Well said............lest we forget.

[Donor]

We will remember them...

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

To often we take for granted the freedom we enjoy in this country. We moan about the injustice of the law, we complain about how hard our lives are, and we complain about the ineptitude of the government. There are places that are worse, that are still wracked by violence and war.

well said... but our freedoms are slowly disappearing with this government

[Babelfish]

I hope we dont get any hijacking on this thread, your words need only support colapop, nicely said. After only a little thought and rememberance the daily "worries" I have pale in comparison to what my relatives went through to make sure I could "worry" about them. Lest we forget.

[Timber020]

My great grandmother lost 2 sons and her husband in world war 2.

War sucks. Dulce decorum est pro patria mori

See you at dawn guys, its the least you can do.

[James Deuce]

Fishlock, William Frederick George. (Royal Navy P/Mx 54685 - Chief Petty Officer RNZN 13793, WWII, Korean War).

Member of the only Royal Naval Commando Unit formed in WWII.

Served on HMS Nelson for 4 years. HMS Ceylon for 3. Infiltrated Japanese held territory in SE Asia from '43-'45 and "cleared" Japanese soldiers unwilling to surrender for all of '46, from Burma and Malaysia. Emmigrated to NZ in '47 as part of the Training Cadre for HMNZS Black Prince, and HMNZS Royalist.

Died last year, aged '86. 5'4", slight of build. Hardarse when it mattered. Gentleman most of the time, knew what to say to "fix" things. Sorely missed for his insight into the human condition, his intelligence, and most of all his love. Not that he'd say that unless he was about to rip your throat out in the next 20 seconds.

Could drink until everyone else's eyes were bleeding.

[Ixion]

I hope we dont get any hijacking on this thread,..

I'll keep an eye on it.

EDIT:. 'Tis a matter that means much to amny. So keep it seemly and on topic please folks. Any derelictions will be infractionated.

[Oakie]

ANZAC Day means more to me than Waitangi Day regarding our nationhood and I will be spending a bit of time tomorrow thinking about those who sacrificed themselves on our behalf.
Incidentally, my long term plan is to be at Galipolli for the 100th anniversary in 2015.

[Swoop]

The fallen are remembered every year. Without fail.

We will remember them.

[smoky]

My old Anglo friend Bill - William Thirkel
served with the para's, been undercover in Germany, held captive for a while, escaped and and continued to fight with the resistance until his return to England, he saw a lot of friends die in the war - man he has some history to tell.

lives localy in NZ now
Still walking, driving, he's a bit deaf, only one eye works now, but his mind is still sharp as a tack. All his mates have slowly slipped on

must be a lonely sad day for him.

Thanks

[Pussy]

Echoed my thoughts, Colapop. To be there at dawn is the least we can do to pay our respects to those fine young men. Lest we forget.....

[Mom]

Had an interesting day today.........played Last Post to a hundred or so primary aged kids for part of their ANZAC day education. Tomorrow will find me out at Leigh, playing the Last Post for the service there, as I have done for several years now.

"we will remember them"

[Meekey_Mouse]

well said... but our freedoms are slowly disappearing with this government

Agreed

But we will remember them.

As a young'in, I don't know much of the pain or suffering that happened, but I am thankful that the young (-ish) people of those days stood up for our country