Lest We Forget

[PinHead]

well guys...we are lucky that we can all sit at our computers and debate various subjects..where we have made some good mates and had many laughs...but tomorrow...spare a thought for those that made it all possible...those that not only fought for our way of life but also fought for the freedom of a great many others...from the Boer War...to the original ANZACS...right through to our troops currently serving overseas and also at home here..we salute you..LEST WE FORGET

[longtail]

well said pinhead

They shall not grow 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.

LEST WE FORGET


jason

[Nugget]

One of the few days a year you will see me without my Akubra.
To my heroes:
Great Grandad - 1st world war
Grandad - 2nd world war
Dad - Korean War, Vietnam.

Lest we forget.

Dave ><>

[blaze]

what ever you may be doing on this day
spare a moments for thoughts of those that have gone before us
Lest we forget
blaze

[ibbo]

Here Here, well said everybody!!

[Lucky_Phill]

A timely post Greg !

Is it asking too much that we attend a Dawn Service or at least take a moment to reflect. I think not.

To those that gave their Blood, Sweat and Lives. I Thank-you.

Phill

[MrWong]

What can I say..... for those whom dont know me... Mr Wong - (Norm) I am a Serving Army member and low and behold right now 18.45 hrs ANZAC eve here I am a Duty Staff member at my workplace.
It will be a long night though all is in readiness for a dawn service to honour those who have established of proud customs and traditions.
As I type I have uniforms, suits and combat fatigues all ready to go be it ceremonial or general duties its all in readiness.
I have served in Iraq and Bougainville (most of the current Defence Force have deployed numerous times) lifes not so easy over there, its certainly no Tangalooma, Khancoban, or Kakadu; however its far better than Kokoda, Gallipoli, or Long Tan. Our predecessors did it hard and did us proud!
On Anzac eve every year I place a photo on my fridge, its one alot of ex AJ's could imagine. Its me and a mate at Kapooka after a week eight bayonet assault course. We are all covered in mud and full of smiles.
That photo has pride of place as I wont forget.... the guy beside me that day in the pic lost his life to a vehicle mine in Afganistan 2002 RIP SGT Russell.
We all have something small to give in some way be it some info to some kids on a pier, be it some infomation passed about a fish on this site, or in Andy's case the ultimate sacrifice.

Just wanted to say thanks from the guys in uniform for your thoughts and well wishes to one and all.
Lest we forget

[dasher]

Excellent and timely post pinhead. A big thank you for ALL servicemen and women for their sacrifices to ensure we have the ultimate freedom and life we lead.

Hip, hip

Hooray

Hip, hip

Hooray

Hip, hip

Hooray


LEST WE FORGET.

[subzero]

THANKS to all those Service Men/Women who have made sacrafices, some whom have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today and hold so dear.

LEST WE FORGET

[shaman]

Anzac Day is a very special day to me as growing up it was celebrated by most of our rellys at the march and then to the RSL for brekky and a few tots. Tomorrow I will march proudly wearing my Dad's gongs (WWII 8th Division, Singapore) but the highlight of the day will be my 2 young blokes (9&11) marching for their Pop beside me. I also know my old Dad will be marching with us, we won't be able to see him but we will feel his spirit along side us. Lest We Forget. Shaman

[curly]

THANKS TO ALL THAT HAVE SAID, HAVE A GOODAY ON ANZAC DAY, i LIKE A FEW OTHERS ON HERE SERVED IN VIETNAM ME PERSONALLY DOING TO TOURS OF THE PLACE WITH 3 RAR (WHICH IS IN THE NEWS FOR THE GUY THAT ACCIDENTLY SHOT HIMSELF OVER THE WEEKEND) TO HIS FAMILY WE THINK OF, AS THAT WAS OUR FIRST CASUALITY IN IRAQ TO ALL OTHER SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN ALL THE BEST AND HAPPY FISHING!!!" LEST WE FORGET" CHEERS CURLY WA

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[Darryl]

Just got home from dawn service, and took my son for the first time.Sends chills down my spine every time i hear the last post.

Darryl.