QLD
5396 posts
photo Alexandra gardens VIC 2009
QLD
21982 posts
Great shout out weiry,its great to see the youth of today in brace the Anzac's on this day to remember those that gave their all.
QLD
3809 posts
+1 to all above, lest we forget.......
NSW
282 posts
Age shall not weary them.
I hope the ones that made it home have a great day with there mates must be an emotional day for some of them.
I can only imagine what some would of witnessed on the battlefield it wouldn't be nice....
NSW
1489 posts
Agreed..our lives would have been a lot different without them, we enjoy a freedom and lifestyle envied around the world.
Thanks Diggers.
VIC
1321 posts
+1, the bonds of mateship through such adversity is truly inspiring, listening to the services leaves you emotionally drained and saddened for all those that experienced the Wars, we are a lucky generation...
VIC
5904 posts
Thanks to all the men and women that have served in the wars.....we are fortunate to have reaped the benefits of your efforts !
VIC
8025 posts
I've been remembering my mate Major Matthew Donovan, who was a talented young chopper pilot in the Australian Army. He lost his life doing civilian activities (canyoning). Conditions changed rapidly on their trip that day, and he made sure everyone got across a difficult section, and he was last / tail end Charlie, when the accident happened.
But if I was in the forces, Matty would be my number one pick to have by my side. A leader, smart, alert, mentally strong, physically strong. He's the sort of guy I would like to see a leader in my crew. He was also fair and honest. A mate.
WA
9675 posts
A really great thread to read. I really enjoyed the one in the gen room as well.
I do have some gripes that after all these years have finally got to me.
Can we please get rid rid off the yank and pommie flags and put one of PNG there instead please.
Anzac being Australia and New Zealand. The folk from PNG are far more deserving of their flag being alongside us then any other Imo.
Also,people leave your dog's at home,this is not a day to fit into your normal.schedule with fido,especially when he dumps a big crap during the ceremony.
On the young peeps it was a pleasure to.see them.dressed nicely and standing proud. My lad and his.friends.went together,made so very proud to see the way they conducted themselves
