ANZAC Day
In honor of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who have fought in numerous wars for their freedoms and the rights of others; 25 April is the designated date for memorial ceremonies and tributes.
ANZAC’s hard at work
There are ceremonies for the ANZAC’s and there are other poems, but I believe this says it all…
Ode of Remembrance
They shall grow not old, as we are left grow old;
Age will not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Gone but not forgotten
The Spirit of ANZAC
Remembrance
Click on images to enlarge.
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If you have the time – Please visit my past post for the Anzac Centenary and others. Besides these, you could add ANZAC DAY to your Tags on your Reader pages to honor these troops.
https://pacificparatrooper.wordpress.com/2015/04/25/anzac-centenary/
From Su Leslie ____
https://zimmerbitch.wordpress.com/2016/04/23/six-word-saturday-aucklands-wwi-dead-lest-we-forget/
From John’s Storybook ___
https://johnsstorybook.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/anzac-day/
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Farewell Salutes –
Dick Beitler – Berne, IN; US Army, WWII, PTO
Mark Briggs – (Memoriam) – NZ Army, WWI, WIA
U.S Forces Honor Guard to honor all those that served for our freedoms in every war.
Donald E. Cook – Princeton, IL; US Navy, Korea, USS Columbus, Underwater Demolition Team
Gary Hardman – Newcastle, AUS; RA Navy, Vietnam, HMAS Paramatta, Ibis & Torrens
Alfred Hudson – NZ; RNZ Navy # C/SSX16068, WWII, ETO
James Lang – Hunter, AUS; RA Army, Vietnam
Carl Mankey – N.E. IN; USMC, WWII, PTO, 2 Purple Hearts
Francis Queenin – Puhinui, NZ; NZ Air Force # 34677, driver
Marquerite Schouten – Wairarapa, NZ; British Army # W/315535, Cpl.
Frank Streather – Sydney, AUS; RA Air Force, WWII, 452 Squadron
Honore Wright – Tauranga, NZ; WWII, ambulance driver
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Posted on April 24, 2016, in Current News, Uncategorized, WWII and tagged 1940's, ANZAC Day, Australia, History, Military, Military History, New Zealand, Tributes, war, WWI, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 66 Comments.
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Hats off to you, GP for honoring the under-appreciated ANZAC troops!
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I don’t think they are so much unappreciated as they are unknown. I was never taught about their battles in WWI and I’m sure most of the other continents did not. With the technology we have today, it is up to each one of us to teach where the schools leave off.
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It isn’t often I see remembrances for the New Zealand and Australian soldiers. One of my father’s best friends was Australian and fought during WWII. Sadly, I only remember his name — we called him Uncle Harry, and he passed away years before my dad did. Thanks for bringing back memories. He was such a kind man.
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I’m glad you can appreciate this post. Many people think, due to their schooling, that the U.S. fought the war in the Pacific alone; I insert the contributions of other nations as I find them. My avid readers also help by contributing links for additional info. It’s very good that from now on, on ANZAC Day, you will remember Uncle Harry.
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Thank you ist gut zu lesen wünsche dir einen schönen Donnerstag liebe Grüße Gislinde
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Danke, Gislinde.
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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Thank you for honoring these troops as well.
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Great ode to the soldiers
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There are many more beautiful ones, but I think this says it all! Thank you, MaryLou.
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“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.”
Thank you for your thoughts and excellent post honouring the memory of ANZAC. Lest we forget.
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The men deserve it!!!!
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More woes, GP.
I got the title/heading, a bunch of stars, all the ‘likes’, an advert, and all the comments … tried in both Firefox and Safari, but no actual article itself~?
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Must have been another glitch – it’s fixed now – thank goodness!!!
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Reblogged this on quirkywritingcorner.
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Thank you – hope your readers like it!
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sending a virtual poppy for all this brave people…
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They deserve the remembrance.
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And a wonderful ANZAC Day we are having Down Under – absolutely blessed with a beautiful late Autumn sunny day in Sydney and everywhere http://www.abc.net.au/news/anzac/
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So happy to hear the weather has turned out amiable for the commemorations, Ina. And this site!! What can I say? It’s fantastic! Thank you!
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Great tribute gp, thanks from Australia. Unfortunately I was out of action for today’s Anzac Remembrances, got discharged from Hospital yesterday morning in South Australia, flew back to Victoria but in no shape to front up for today’s parade, my son wanted to do our Dawn service and the march afterwards, but had to stay in sick bay, apparently it was a great memorial Anzac day all around Australia.
Cheers mate.
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Glad to hear you are out of the hospital, but not so great that your son is in sick bay – you’ll do ANZAC next year – together! And maybe you’ll think of me for one split second and smile.
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Was me that had to stay in sick bay gp, got out of hospital too fast I think, I did put pressure on the hospital to let me out in time for Anzac day, but all good now, cheers.
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Thank you for the pingback; and for remembering the Anzacs on our day of commemoration. Cheers, Su.
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They deserve each and every salute they get!!
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a snappy salute from a fellow veteran. you are an inspiration to our next generations.
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I only hope they understand.
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This is another page I really like, concerning the Gallipoli Rose https://web.archive.org/web/20160122062445/http://www.gallipoli2015.govt.nz/the-gallipoli-rose
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Thank you very much, Ann. As you can see, I love it.
As New Zealand poet Alastair Te Ariki Campbell writes in his poem Gallipoli Peninsula, the wildflowers provided comfort to the soldiers, half a world away from home.
“It was good to feel,
during such moments,
that we were human beings once more,
delighting in little things, in just being human.”
Watch Type in Motion’s Gallipoli Peninsula by Alastair Te Ariki Campbell on youtube.
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Thank you, GP. I haven’t written an Anzac post this year but I have found some wonderful resources at this website. http://www.anzacwebsites.com/index.htm
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Thank you, Ann. I’ll keep them in mind for next year.
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Nice!
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Thank you. I hope it shows the honor I wish to convey.
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It does.
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Thank you.
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Thanks GP.
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My pleasure, John.
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Thanks GP.
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Everyone owes thanks to those that did the work.
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Two nations who have sent their young men to fight and die for the safety and security of nations on the other side of the world. They are owed a huge debt.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Agree, Pete. I am unable to add to such a worthy statement.
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Great tribute and agree they deserve recognition!
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Thank you, Kathy and I am happy you agree.
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Thank-you for this beautiful tribute.This year in particular we are marking one hundred years since the Battle of the Somme, which had particular significance for my family.
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Your Charter Parade post is a definite tribute for these men who gave so much!
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Time dims the memory of ordinary events, but not great events. In a nation’s history, great events – whether in peace or war – live in our memories regardless of time. They are deemed great not necessarily for what they achieved, nor for whether they were victories or successes. For the men of ANZAC cove, 25 April 1915.
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I wish I had words such as yours when I attempt to compile these posts.
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GP. I couldn’t even begin to convey the intricacies and complexities of amphibious warfare, marines in the jungle, Seebees fighting the Japanese as 40 year old men, when they were drafted for carpentry. You have a comprehension of the Pacific war that borders on the philosophical. You aren’t just amateur historian, 9as a veteran you are far better qualified than us all) you understand the men who fought at Tarawa in their early attempts to land tanks for close support and to get past the sea wall failed when the LCM landing craft carrying them hung up behind the reef. Some of these craft were hit out in the lagoon while they waited to move in to the beach and either sank outright or had to withdraw while taking on water. Two Stuart tanks were landed on the east end of the beach but were knocked out of action fairly quickly. That’s just one example – the same can be said of Guadalcanal, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. But every time GP, you make us feel as if we are there. Today, I went to the American Embassy in London. I was granted legal residential status of the United States. We British might like to think that we changed the world. But, GP, you made it a better place. —– For my daughter Jasmine. 11 weeks old. A fully fledged US Citizen. Thanks GP. Everytime I read your posts, it reminds me why I go to Applebees.
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I have no words to reply to such comments, Rich. I’m thrilled you are now a citizen, as of course, no question of it for your daughter! I can only thank you for continuing to read and for loving this country so much!!
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There will always be a part of me that will be an Englishman, but the most important people in my life are Americans, and to a certain extent , I will be too with dual citizenship. When that happens, I will be very proud. Thanks as always for your posts GP. You have an intellect that few possess.
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The British in you will always remain, you were born and raised as such! We’re just happy that you’re here. Thank you for the compliments.
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Thanks GP.
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Always a pleasure to honor our friend’s troops!
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A very sensitive tribute to two groups of very tough people.
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So true, John. Thanks for coming by.
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Thanks so much, GP, for this tribute to a very important day~~
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Thank you, the men deserve the recognition!
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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This is much appreciated!
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