rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Just letting you know I'm thinking of you on Anzac Day. It's a noteworthy day and I know there are a lot of ceremonies, but I can't envision it as a happy occasion. So, here's to you. I'll be having a pint this evening in remembrance.
--Bob

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Thanks very much.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

You're welcome, Richard.
--Bob

dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia

Thank you! it breaks my heart to remember all those lads and men who lost their lives.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Same here. Although well before I was born, I still think of this, as well as many other days, for the same reason.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VktJNNKm3B0
--Bob

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

Having had our ANZAC Day commemorations and memorials, this Lady felt inspired to pay her own tribute to our brave ANZAC's, including both of her Great Grandfather's.
Sadly, neither of them made it home. To those who served then and to those who serve now, thank you.

Here is her rendition of The Last Post.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/NqHx1CDRQkc?rel=0

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

That's a powerful message. None should ever be forgotten.

mtcoothaman Loc: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Thank you for that. It can be a moving time -even for non veterans like me. I am fortunate to have been to Anzac Cove in Turkey (( not on Anzac day ) and when you see it you realise how futile the exercise was. The most moving Anzac service I have been to was at the Bomana War cemetery outside Port Moresby in PNG. Several hundred WW2 victims of the fight against the Japanese are buried there. It was (1975 ) beautifully maintained by prisoners and I think it still is.

viscountdriver Loc: East Kent UK

Having served with the New Zealanders I know there are no braver men.It was an honour and a pleasure.

Galahad

My dad fought in WW1 at Gallipoli and in France and Belgium, started as a Lt. and at war's end was a Lt Colonel with the 24th battalion. He also was awarded the Military Cross for valour in action. I am very proud of him and it is a wonder he survived that dreadful war. He always marched in Ballarat on Anzac Day at the head of the battalion. My uncle was killed in the last days of the war and I was named after him.

taffthetooth Loc: U.K

As an ex British forces Vet I heartily agree.

blue-ultra Loc: New Hampshire

I raised a pint for ya'll...

Warriors deserve rememberance! period!

Bob

TonyP Loc: New Zealand

Thanks Bob. On behalf of those who won't get to see your post, appreciated.

Strangely, it's not exactly a sad day here. Well it is and it isn't. More a thoughtful time when we remember those who went off to defend our freedom and beliefs. Dawn parades in most if not all cities and towns, big and small. We include vets not just from WW1 and WW2 but also Korea and Vietnam.
Been a BIG resurgence in interest from all walks of life. Parents take their children even if many weren't born when any of the battles were fought.
The dawn parade we attended had an amazing cross section of races. Not just NZers, Aussies, English but many Pacific Islanders, Asians etc. Most if not all buy a poppy and wear it. Wreaths are laid at Cenotaphs.
Prayers for the dead and then a very stirring trumpet call of The Last Post.

Everything is closed in the morning, shops etc but in the afternoon the Pubs are open and the RSA Clubs as well and many head off to sink a few beers while they 'remember them'.