Rare mr walker Posted April 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Just back home now from dawn service at Penrith, NSW. Great turnout for the service, moving ceremony & then a couple of schooners and brekkie at Penrith RSL in memory of our diggers. Thanks to all service personnel, past & present. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest We Forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 24, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 24, 2018 We will remember them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 24, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 24, 2018 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. There is nothing more moving than hearing an old digger recite this ode, whilst remembering his mates lost and injured in war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted April 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Lest We Forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 25, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Lest we forget. It has been a very emotional day for many and especially for those who have had family members make the ultimate sacrifice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted April 26, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 26, 2018 As a NZ Naval Veteran of over 20 years service it heartens me very much to see the youngsters attending both Dawn and Civic services on ANZAC Day. Whilst issuing the rum at the gunfire breakfast yesterday a young fellow came up to me to show off his great great grandfathers medals that he was wearing. He was as proud to wear his gggrandad's medals as any serviceman would be wearing their own. He was too young to get a tot though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 26, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 26, 2018 As a NZ Naval Veteran of over 20 years service it heartens me very much to see the youngsters attending both Dawn and Civic services on ANZAC Day. Whilst issuing the rum at the gunfire breakfast yesterday a young fellow came up to me to show off his great great grandfathers medals that he was wearing. He was as proud to wear his gggrandad's medals as any serviceman would be wearing their own. He was too young to get a tot though I agree that it is great that the young people are being taught about the sacrifice of past and current generations of servicemen and women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted April 26, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Yesterday at our local civic service I was very proud to have my 11 year old grandson (attending his first ANZAC service) and 8 month old granddaughter parade alongside me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 26, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Nice, did everyone happen to see the combined corroboree and haka following the Anzac Day dawn service at the Kings Park War Memorial (Perth). It was fascinating. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-25/anzac-day-dawn-service-at-kings-park-in-perth/9693226 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted April 28, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 28, 2018 There have been an umber of complaints arising out of ANZAC Day commemorations in Austrlia where the New Zealand national anthem wasn't played. The service at Surfers Paradise RSL made Australian TV news about the removal of the NZ anthem. The RSL has since apologised. I was watching the start of the Canberra Raiders Nth Qld Cowboys rugby league match earlier tonight and they commemorated ANZAC Day. Although no kiwis were involved we had our anthem played as well as the Aussie one. This is how the ANZAC spirit should be demonstrated. Locally we ensure that the service handout contains the words to the Aussie anthem for those who don't know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted April 28, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 28, 2018 There have been an umber of complaints arising out of ANZAC Day commemorations in Austrlia where the New Zealand national anthem wasn't played. The service at Surfers Paradise RSL made Australian TV news about the removal of the NZ anthem. The RSL has since apologised. I was watching the start of the Canberra Raiders Nth Qld Cowboys rugby league match earlier tonight and they commemorated ANZAC Day. Although no kiwis were involved we had our anthem played as well as the Aussie one. This is how the ANZAC spirit should be demonstrated. Locally we ensure that the service handout contains the words to the Aussie anthem for those who don't know it.Agree this is as it should be - both anthems are required to commemorate ANZAC Day. Did you notice the soldier reciting The Ode at Raiders Cowboys game went a bit blank at one stage and nearly reached for his pocket where I assume he had the words. Recovered nicely in the end! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 28, 2018 There have been an umber of complaints arising out of ANZAC Day commemorations in Austrlia where the New Zealand national anthem wasn't played. The service at Surfers Paradise RSL made Australian TV news about the removal of the NZ anthem. The RSL has since apologised. I was watching the start of the Canberra Raiders Nth Qld Cowboys rugby league match earlier tonight and they commemorated ANZAC Day. Although no kiwis were involved we had our anthem played as well as the Aussie one. This is how the ANZAC spirit should be demonstrated. Locally we ensure that the service handout contains the words to the Aussie anthem for those who don't know it. I'm pleased the Surfers Paradise RSL has since apologised, as the Gold Coast has a large Kiwi population. It is my favourite Dawn Service on the beachfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 28, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 28, 2018 There have been an umber of complaints arising out of ANZAC Day commemorations in Austrlia where the New Zealand national anthem wasn't played. The service at Surfers Paradise RSL made Australian TV news about the removal of the NZ anthem. The RSL has since apologised. I was watching the start of the Canberra Raiders Nth Qld Cowboys rugby league match earlier tonight and they commemorated ANZAC Day. Although no kiwis were involved we had our anthem played as well as the Aussie one. This is how the ANZAC spirit should be demonstrated. Locally we ensure that the service handout contains the words to the Aussie anthem for those who don't know it. I agree that both anthems should be played at any Anzac service. I am glad that the RSL has since apologised for their mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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