Lest we forget.

[Dennis]

The freedom that I enjoy under the stars has come at a horrendous cost, in a world that seems not to know peace. Thank you to all those that have served and continue to serve, I honour your courage and sacrifice.

Lest we forget.

Dennis

[Kunama]

Well said Dennis, I just got back home from the Canberra Dawn Service. A beautiful dawn with cool but mostly clear sky. 40 years have passed since I attended my first one in Canberra.

Lest we forget

[sheeny]

Indeed.

[Larryp]

Lest we forget

[rat156]

Three years ago I attended the dawn service in Kandahar. This year and the last two have been spent with (most) of my family by my side.

As a defence civvy, I was privileged to share in a moving ceremony, one which I now share with my family.

I know that there are many ex-servicemen and women on this forum, we may differ in opinion on many things, but Anzac Day is not one of them.

Post a picture of your gongs, be proud of the service you have given.

For Robbo and Scotty, Lest We Forget.

Stuart

[Bart]

Thanks to all those who serve/d and those that paid the ultimate sacrifice.

[xstream]

"Lest we forget"

[Ric]

Lest we forget

[RB]

Thank you indeed.

Lest We Forget.

[pfitzgerald]

"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."

In memory of:

P/O Colin Douglas Bell RAAF 403317 KIA 11/9/44
P/O Stewart Gordon Brannigan RNZAF 404885 MIA 11/8/42
P/O Maxwell Tylney Cotton DFC RAAF 408204 MIA 15/6/43
W/O Peter Alexander Ewing RAAF 403326 Died 1975
W/O John Gates RAAF 409401 Died 2009
F/Sgt Francis Leslie Hicks RAAF 408207 KIFA 18/2/43
F/O Edward Lancelot Musgrave DFC RAAF 403528 KIA 18/5/43
F/O Desmond Arthur Roberts RNZAF 411994 Died 1970
P/O Graham Natt Smith RAAF 416719 KIFA 12/3/44
P/O Robert Bruce MID RAAF 409257 MIA 22/2/44
F/O Robert James Sim RNZAF 403995 MIA 15/6/43

Lest we forget.

Paul

[brian nordstrom]

' Lest we forget '
We attended the dawn parade in Rocky , wet but still a big turn out so powerful and emotional .

Brian.

[Paul Haese]

As an ex serviceman this is one day that evokes a certain amount of emotion. This year I was not able to attend the dawn service or even think about marching due to health issues. That did not stop me from getting up at dawn and thinking of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, think about the guys I served with and think about those who continue to serve in whatever capacity.

It's good to see the participation is still strong with both people attending watching both the dawn service and those who actually march. It's a mark of respect for all those who have been involved in the services in my opinion.

One thing I personally am very proud of is my own service to my country even though that was a long time ago now. Service life is not an easy life no matter what you are doing or where you are serving. So if you have in the past or even now offered yourself for service you ought to be proud of your commitment. It takes up a big chunk of your life and stays with you forever.

[MichaelSW]

Remembering those ordinary men and women who have done, and continue to be there doing extraordinary things on our behalf.

Thank you.

[FlashDrive]

Indeed we Remember their Sacrifice for our Country.
Rest in Peace....

Col .... ex RAAF

[thunderchildobs]

Attended the dawn service at Hell Fire Pass in Thailand this morning. It was eerie walking into the cutting being lit only by bamboo lights.

Brendan

[raymo]

I know it is silly, but I always feel like an outsider looking in, on ANZAC
occassions, as my time on active service was with the RAF in an area
where the Australians were not involved.
raymo

[beren]

"Least we Forget"

Deepest respect for all those that serve and have served in our countries military.

Couple of pics attached 1/ my Mum wearing my Dads service medals {Maylasia/Borneo 62-66} at the Perth city Anzac march with a Legacy mentor. My Dad passed away early January, the support given by Legacy has been nothing short of exemplary 2/ Mum visited the Long Tan memorial a couple years ago

[RB]

Stu that's so touching, thank you for sharing.
Legacy is one of the main charities I support each year.

RB