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Anzac Day 2017 - Lest we forget




Here in NZ and Australia on April 25th is Anzac Day - meaning Australia/New Zealand Army Corps.  It marks the anniversary of the troops landing in Gallipoli in 1915 - they were meant to take over the Dardenelles but at the end it was still held by the Turkish.

I feel in horror for what our military has gone through over the years...all for us. So many people these days have hurt feelings over minor issues, someone says something - someone else is up in arms. Try going through what these young volunteers went through - makes me think that's for sure.

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William Kendall said…
A wonderful tribute to them.
25 April 2018 at 09:03
Bill said…
A beautiful tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
25 April 2018 at 10:07
local alien said…
ANZAC day, they have ceremonies in Athens and Crete too
25 April 2018 at 16:58
Billy Blue Eyes said…
I came across the memorial for a solder in a churchyard this weekend who was killed there. Sad to think how many were effected by the war
25 April 2018 at 20:55
Andy said…
I was lucky enough to work WWII veterans. The never complained and always did their job. If you ever needed anything they were always there to help out.
25 April 2018 at 22:42
Sharon said…
Well said Amy!
26 April 2018 at 02:45
carol l mck said…
Great photo and wonderful tribute!

Happy Week to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
26 April 2018 at 03:04
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Lovely tribute Amy, such an emotional day ✨
26 April 2018 at 03:40
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