This Morning was ANZAC Day which stands for Australian New Zealand Army Corps Day. A day that we reflect and commemorate those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Today was also quite a significant day as it was also the 70th anniversary of the battle of Kapyong in which the Canadians joined the ANZACs along side a company of US Mortars to suppress Chinese advancement into South Korea.
At this mornings ceremony the Canadian flag was raised and flown alongside the Australian and New Zealand flags to commemorate the battle and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Much protest broke out leading up to this year's event as last year due to COVID all events were cancelled. It was looking like this year the same would occur but due to Australia's low levels to non existing levels of COVID many defied directives to ensure a service was provided.
Crowds gathered along Lake Caroline where the ANZAC memorial shines bright as an ever lasting reminder of those who had come before and those who we owe our thanks to. A few thousand people lined the shore to pay their respects led by the local Scouts group. A prayer was given and the Ode was read followed by the last post played on the bugal.
Joined by current and retired Australian service men and women we paid our respects and honoured their service. The service is held at dawn as it is the time when the ANZACs landed in Gallipoli and commenced their assault which was organised and advocated for by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. It was a failed mission as the ANZACs were out gunned and out manned but defined the Australian nation.
From there we travelled a few kilometres to Melton's CBD to the Cenotaph where we were joined with our communities oldest Vetran, retired service personnel and currently serving.
We prayed and gave a moments silence to remember and pay our respects.
Our communities former and current defence personal formed a line and we applauded their sacrifice and thanked them for their duty. I thought came by me, how many people would walk past these hero's on a daily basis, live next door to these hero's and don't know what they have given for our freedom.
An official wreath laying by the current city elected officials was conducted and I was proud to see my wife amongst them. We both have relatives who fought in the wars. My great grandfather never returned from the war fighting against Nazi's (a different war date) My partners grandfather and great grandfather were armed forces and fought to defend our nation. This moment would have been especially important to her.
The image above is my most prized, 3 generations in one photo. A grandfather who fought and is now retired, a father who is currently serving and a son in which will serve in the future. A powerful image, all 3 know the sacrifice needed to defend our nation and all three provide us with freedom. Thank you for such a selfless act.
Our cities state parliamentarian joined in laying a wreath and spoke at the event providing great words of support and encouragement. It's a pretty powerful event and service. One where all people from across the political divide, race, culture, beliefs, religions come together in a united stance to honour those who gave us this life.
Despite the risk of COVID there was something powerful in the amount of people that came out to show their respect and pay tribute to those who died for our freedom. We are forever indebted to the service personal who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to provide us with a world of freedom.
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.
LEST WE FORGET
glad it went ahead this year! last year was sad nobody was allowed to go out for it.
Yes it was good, unfortunately some areas weren't lowed to host them and had later in the day events.
let's not forget to remember, China is the enemy.
@phusionphil why do you think so??
The Big Brother state is one of the greatest threats to human sovereignty that exists in the world today.
There is good people in China who would want to stop their government as well, but it may be too late and WWIII may be nessisary to prevent the spread of communism.
@phusionphil now I understand the point you are trying to make,great points you have there...
I don't think any of us want an outcome with war, but Canada is in a scary position as well as Australia, needs to make sure they have their allies and trading partners in order in the case of a global conflict between USA and China.
The World economy is dependant on both China and USA, so we will really feel it as the countries who trade with both.
You are right....a war between China and usa will affect other countries all over the world because truly the world economy is actually dependant on both of them....
Yay! 🤗
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