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    Posted: 24 Apr 2014 at 7:42pm
Lest we forget.
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We will remember th3m.

Incidentley, today is Kapyong day.
for those interested, google 3RAR, the battle of Kapyong, Korea, 24th April, 1951.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lungi Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Apr 2014 at 8:37pm
A day of remberemce and respect to all who served and those who did not return.

It is most heartening to see increased participation as the years go by.

My father, uncle and great uncle were all killed in action making Anzac Day very reverent and important to me and my family.
Cheers Lou,

Just bung ' em in the water mate & hang on !!
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Lest we forget



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Thanks Tony.
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Great stuff Tony on such a day .
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tony Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Apr 2014 at 10:17am
Jon Fairburn in South Australia did a great job putting that together along with images from the Australian War Museum, thanks Jon Thumbs Up


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Thank you Tony.
Cheers Lou,

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Why we wear a Poppy


   "Please wear a poppy," the lady said 
    and held one forth, but I shook my head. 
    Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there, 
    and her face was old and lined with care; 
    but beneath the scars the years had made 
    there remained a smile that refused to fade. 
  
     A boy came whistling down the street, 
     bouncing along on care-free feet. 
     His smile was full of joy and fun, 
    "Lady," said he, "may I have one?" 
     When she's pinned it on he turned to say, 
    "Why do we wear a poppy today?" 
  
     The lady smiled in her wistful way 
     and answered, "This is Remembrance Day, 
     and the poppy there is the symbol for 
     the gallant men who died in war. 
     And because they did, you and I are free - 
     That's why we wear a poppy, you see. 
  
    "I had a boy about your size, 
     with golden hair and big blue eyes. 
     He loved to play and jump and shout, 
     Free as a bird he would race about. 
     As the years went by he learned and grew 
     and became a man - as you will, too. 
  
    "He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile, 
     but he'd seemed with us such a little while 
     when war broke out and he went away. 
     I still remember his face that day 
     when he smiled at me and said, goodbye, 
     I'll be back soon, Mom, so please don't cry. 
  
     "But the war went on and he had to stay, 
      and all I could do, was wait and pray. 
      His letters told of the awful fight, 
      (I can see it still in my dreams at night), 
      with the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire, 
      and the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire. 
  
               
     "Till at last, at last, the war was won- 
       And that's why we wear a poppy son." 
       The small boy turned as if to go, 
       Then said, "Thanks, lady, I'm glad to know. 
       That sure did sound like an awful fight, 
       but your son - did he come back all right?"
              
       A tear rolled down each faded check; 
       she shook her head, but didn't speak. 
       I slunk away in a sort of shame, 
       and if you were me you'd have done the same; 
       for our thanks, in giving, if oft delayed, 
       Thought our freedom was bought - and thousands paid! 
  
       And so when we see a poppy worn, 
       Let us reflect on the burden borne, 
       By those who gave their very all 
       When asked to answer their country's call 
       That we at home in peace might live. 
       Then wear a poppy!   Remember - and give! 
  
                                              By Don Crawford

        Lest We Forget.
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Darby Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Apr 2014 at 11:07am
Very poignant video Tony, thanks for posting.

I was at my usual haunt for dawn service..Vic Payne VC park in Stafford, always great to see the roll up every year.


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My sons just returned from Afgahnistan , Not the same lad who left here.We won,t forget. He will be here in the gulf next week so some big fish and beer should help. Managed to win easter comp here 2nd year running, 300 entrants, Cheers for now.
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Thunder, Lightning and Heavy Rain here, for our Dawn Service.
It was EXTRA touching to see the Old Diggers, unwavering, paying their respects.
Standing PROUD, at Full Attention, for 2 Hours.
No one would blame them, if they stood under umbrellas but they refused.
One particular LOUD clap of Thunder, sent a lot of the onlookers scurrying.
The Diggers remained, unwavering, paying their respects.
To have been through what was HELL, see a mate beside you, fall in battle, was part of your duty.
Your duty was to fight for the rights and freedom that we all enjoy today.
It is not their duty to stand in the rain, unwavering, paying their respects.
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Well said Mal, we all should stand proud to be Australian .
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Yep....started work at 1am to finish in time for dawn service....never missed a service for 35 years plus....kids eldest 21 have never missed a dawn service......never do the day on the piss.....up at dawn...time with family...pay our respects.......

that bloody bugle gets me everytime.....lest we forget.
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missed this one guys , I  have the utmost respect for all our service men and women , from the old to the new conflicts , they do us proud . Thumbs Up
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