ANZAC day

[Lawrie]

Took the family to the dawn service this morning in the 33,then out to breakfast,the 33 sure looked the part at the cenotaph in the early hours and right out front at the restaurant.
Lawrie.

[Lawson Cox]

Lawrie, your post made me stop and look up ANZAC DAY. I was not familiar with it. Both Australia and New Zeland have been great supporters of freedom in the world, and it is great to remember those of both countries that have given their lives for the cause of world freedom.

[Lawrie]

Yes Lawson, Dad was in the RNZAF,uncle a POW ,father inlaw at Guadalcanal,
Lawrie

[52merc]

lawrie anzac day was a great 1 down here lots n lots of young people attending.a guy in canada was trying to get you about the dragsters frame i gave him your email addy how was the trip stateside trev

[Mike in AZ]

Definite thanks to all the Aussie and Kiwi soldiers who have fought alongside our guys in quite a few wars....Salute!!!!...and thanks.....Mike

[Mike51Merc]

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You guys have ANZAC, we Americans have PROZAC.

[Henry/Kokomo]

Many, many thanks to our good and loyal friends in Austrailia and New Zealand. Friends are a rare and valuable commodity.

[Lawrie]

Trev same here,there was also two bus loads of workers from the construction camps,so it was a big turnout.
I will send you an article of our trip out west in the Model A.
Lawrie

[Max]

I tell you what, we Australians are glad that the US is our friend.
I remember my Dad saying, "If it wasn't for the Yanks you would have chinky eyes".
This was after he and his mates had fought the Nips to a standstill in the mountains of New Guinea, he was ever thankful that the US army turned up to help on those northern beach battles afterwards. He was in awe of the American amount of available equipment and weapons after his Battalion had virtually no automatic weapons or artillery in the mountains. They paid such a heavy price.
That was a long time ago, trouble is now that the young people are not taught any Australian history at school so these memories and history are in danger of being forgotten.

Lest we forget.

[Manuel]

My Dad was in New Guinea in WW2 as well.

[danliveshere]

My late father -in-law was in Northern Africa (rats of Tobruk) and PNG. He was in from 1939 right till the end of the war. ANZAC day is always a special day. Lest we forget.

[Harms Way]

To all of those that will never grow old, and will stay forever young in our minds eye,... God bless you all.

One of the saddest things I ever herd,... was a number of teenagers standing on the corner watching our small town's Memorial Day Parade,... And one girl asked "Why is this called Memorial day ?,... what are we suppose to remember ?",.. none of the other teens had a answer.. Then one of the boys said,... were suppose to remember we can get a good deal on a new TV. Followed by laughter and more joking.

Apparently our schools and parents are ashamed of those that gave everything so they can enjoy the freedoms we have...... I don't always remember names,.. but I can vividly remember the faces, smiles, jokes,... and brotherhood only some can understand... And for those that do understand, I am proud to stand with you in honoring there memories,...

Dad fought with our Kiwi brothers in the Asiatic Pacific in WWII, and later I gave it a go with them in south east Asia. though belated, It is an honor to remember in respectful gratitude all our brothers on ANZAC day.

[Clem Clement]

We had an aussie unit near us in Vietman. Great folk. One fellow's folks hosted me in their home when I went to Sydney.It ws a great honor to raise a pint with them!

Clem

[Lyndon]

On April 25, 1915 the ANZACs landed on Gallipoli peninsula at a place subsequently named 'ANZAC Cove'. Other allied forces landed at other places on the peninsula at the same time. The fighting on this peninsula lasted from April 25 to Dec 20, 1915 and ranks as one of the most bitterly fought campaigns in history.

[Graeme / New Zealand]

They fought in Gallipoli to gain a "back door" to Germany. But they were put ashore by the British Navy in the wrong place (shades of Omaha Beach). The coast line was rugged cliffs. The Turk defense was strong and they had the high ground. The Anzacs ( Australian New Zealand Army Corps) took ground and lost it again over and over. After months and a "stalemate" with the loss of many lives, they were taken off the peninsular under night. Many went on to France to die on the Somme, Ypres and Passchendaele. As part of of the "British Empire" we were subservient to our "masters" back then. Gallipoli was the defining moment for New Zealand as a nation and possibly Australia but they can speak for themselves. From then on we no longer "blindly" went where Britain went. Although we were still part of the British Empire we were a "different" country in WW2. In that conflict New Zealanders were led by New Zealand Officers, not British.The Aussies were less tolerant of the the British treatment than us and good on them. Gallipoli sticks in the craw of many still. " I had a great uncle killed there. I never knew him. These soldiers payed the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy the freedoms today but that battle is recognised by history as a major millitary "blunder".

"Lest we forget"

GB