Lest we Forget.

[mx250]

Lets pause and remember that the pleasure of our youth and our VMX'ing was made possible by men and women who bought our freedom by paying the ultimate price. And then go out and celerbrat our freedom with a mono and a beer - I'm sure it will put a smile on their faces.

[Hoony]

Tough blokes back then. they sacrificed lots for our freedom. many of them 18 years old too

Very hard to imagine the youth of today (the all about me generation) stepping up for their country today, sad fact isn't it. 

[Rossvickicampbell]

we just had an agressive attack here at work, AKs, shotguns and hand grenades - I shit myself I can tell you - these guys truly earned the title heroes because of what they did/went through - I learnt the other night I couldn't do it - and my hats off to the guys/girls in Iraq/Afghanistan etc as we speak!

Rossco

[gnomester]

A day of Remembrance for all Australian men and women in all conflicts who gave the ultimate sacrifice.... Lest we Forget

[VMX247]

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC)
Rest In Peace
Our heart felt Thanks to all- for our freedom.

[Quicksilver]

Very hard to imagine the youth of today (the all about me generation) stepping up for their country today, sad fact isn't it. 

Not completely so Hoony. My boy stepped up for 8 month war zone duty in middel east. Yes stepped up. He had a choice.

Lets also remember those on active duty as well.

Many many thanks for a hugh dept we owe the ANZAC's.

[DJRacing]

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC)
Rest In Peace
Our heart felt Thanks to all- for our freedom.

Agree, and thanks.

"Lest we Forget"

[mx250]

I guess it would have been a dark clould if there wasn't some sort of silver lining.

[KB171]

    Thank you.
  Lest we forget.

[Wombat]

we just had an agressive attack here at work, AKs, shotguns and hand grenades...

Rossco

Where are you Rossco?
I only had to put up with two female paint sniffers fighting in the toilet corridor - and another complaint about our Trolley boys.
I don't think mine rates!

And I reckon our Diggers would rather be back here dealing with my trivial sh1t than sitting behind sandbags over there.
Let's hope they all come back in one piece and ASAP.

[mx250]

We have suffered through Anzac Day and survived once more. We have heard every man and his dog bandy on about Mateship. I don't know if everyone, and especially recent immigrants, fully appreciate it's meaning. I thought I would post the following, scanned from the same wartime magazine, which I think shows true Mateship; not 'share a beer' friendship but blind faith, trust, 'never let your mate down' loyalty in the face of adversity and danger. Mateship lead to teamwork which lead to some of the best light infantry the World has seen, then and now.

I think this series of photos is pretty unique and captures Mateship and the spirit of the Anzac's exceptionally well.

[Marc.com]

hell yeah lets remember, don't accept our personal freedom and what makes our country great being given away.

[Hoony]

Not completely so Hoony. My boy stepped up for 8 month war zone duty in middel east. Yes stepped up. He had a choice.

Lets also remember those on active duty as well.

Many many thanks for a hugh dept we owe the ANZAC's.

You must be very proud Quicky, hope he has a safe tour.

[Quicksilver]

Yes Hoony we are very proud. His tour over and now safely back in Oz. Last week end he did guard duty at our local memorial waring the metals he earned and his active service badge. Unfortunately for us its looking very likely he might get the call again. Dunno how we will handle the stress of it a second time.

[tony27]

We lost 3 aircrew in a crash heading to the dawn service in Wellington today, makes the day even more sombre around here
Rest in peace guys