A Proud Day

[Aussie Annie]

For me today.

 

Today, 25th April, is Anzac Day (like Memorial Day) and we were up at 3.15am. We picked up our son, John, and 12year old grandson, Cameron....... Pinned on the medals

 

Then we proudly marched in the dawn service to honor those who have served, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice since WW1. Medals worn were for my Grandfather, Father and Uncle. Also Alan's Father and Uncle. It was the first time for my grandson....... And I was so thrilled he asked if he could take part. Three generations honoring those who served.

They gave their today for our tomorrow's ......... LEST WE FORGET

[Stache]

Well done you. 1st Battalion The Royal Newfoundland Regiment held our annual parade last night to honour the memory of our brothers, the ANZACS, and our own fallen from the Dardanelles campaign.

 

The Royal Newfoundland Regiment is the only North American unit that fought at Gallipoli and we carry the Battle Honour on our Colours.

 

They shall grow not old, as we who 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.

 

Master Warrant Officer SJ Barnes

Drill Sergeant Major

1st Battalion, The Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Canadian Armed Forces

 

Stache to my friends here.

[Aussie Annie]

Hey Spencer.....

 

Honored that you share the ANZAC spirit - and the Ode !

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

:clap2:

[saddlebum]

As the son of Dutch Parents who lived through the Nazi occupation of WWII and whose father, through his early teens fought with the Dutch under ground. Was locked up and escaped from prison camps on three occasions (often helped and hidden by German people who did not believe in Hitler). I too honor the combined foreign forces that helped free Holland of that occupation. Sadly He remembers all too well seeing the sky black with planes dropping Canadian paratroopers, a great number of whom were shot and killed before their feet even touched the ground.

 

My father honored them by passing it forward when he joined the Dutch Marine corp, and helped free Indonesia of Japaneses occupation. While there he led a small Demolition crew who went behind enemy lines at night to destroy their artillery. In those days it meant sneaking right up to the guarded artillery to lay the explosives and run fuses or radio back coordinates to their own artillery.

 

His feeling was that if other country,s could come to free Holland, then He could do the same for another country.

Edited April 25, 2014 by saddlebum

[cowpuc]

That is sooooo awesome Annie,, THANK YOU to ALL your fellow Countrymen/Woman who have served and are serving at preserving freedom for each of us!! I attached a picture below honoring their service..

While I never did serve I am a very patriotic soul (as you know) and am PROUD to say THANK YOU to all who have served!! Please pass on my "salute" below to your family members (and any one else reading this, that salute is for you too)..

 

Thanks Annie for posting this!! You folks make me proud to have you as friends!!

Indeed,, they gave their today for our tomorrows!!!

Puc