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Published: April 24th 2010
ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day on 25th April remembers not only those who fought at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War 1, but also men and women who have served in other wars.
95 years ago 2,271 New Zealanders lost their lives in the battle at what is now known as Anzac Cove.
The red poppies are a symbol of remembrance for New Zealanders who died in service during wars, and are used in fundraising for the welfare of war veterans and their widows.
Dawn services are followed by parades and civic services throughout the day - not only in Australia and New Zealand, but at other overseas locations including Anzac Cove. I had not previously attended a dawn service - living overseas for a number of years being one reason, but other years I had no real excuse.
For the first time the Australian national anthem was also played.
" They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe. 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. "
We will remember them.
(
For The Fallen - Laurence Binyon)
"Lest we forget"
*Edit:
Anzac Day commemorations have been hit by tragedy in New Zealand at the news three Air Force officers set to take part in Wellington services lost their lives in a helicopter crash.
Iroquois crash puts damper on well-attended Anzac Day - NZ Herald
ANZAC Day 2012 photos :
ANZAC Day 2012 - Dawn Service
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Rob & Lorenza B
Lest We Forget
Jo - nice blog, I attended our local dawn service, not as big as this but very moving all the same. Take care.