Remberence Day
Nov 11th 2007, 11:19 am
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Remberence Day
Hi Folks,
I've just finished watching the Rememberence Day Parade on TV, which was very moving, as always. These people fought to give us our freedom, they had no choice, 8 million soldiers went to war during the 1st and 2nd World Wars, and are currently doing it in Iraq and Afghanistan!
I think it is very important that the young never forget the sacrifices made.
I was wondering how this day was commemorated in Australia?
Good Luck,
Crocodileseamus
I've just finished watching the Rememberence Day Parade on TV, which was very moving, as always. These people fought to give us our freedom, they had no choice, 8 million soldiers went to war during the 1st and 2nd World Wars, and are currently doing it in Iraq and Afghanistan!
I think it is very important that the young never forget the sacrifices made.
I was wondering how this day was commemorated in Australia?
Good Luck,
Crocodileseamus
Nov 11th 2007, 11:27 am
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Re: Remberence Day
Hi Folks,
I've just finished watching the Rememberence Day Parade on TV, which was very moving, as always. These people fought to give us our freedom, they had no choice, 8 million soldiers went to war during the 1st and 2nd World Wars, and are currently doing it in Iraq and Afghanistan!
I think it is very important that the young never forget the sacrifices made.
I was wondering how this day was commemorated in Australia?
Good Luck,
Crocodileseamus
I've just finished watching the Rememberence Day Parade on TV, which was very moving, as always. These people fought to give us our freedom, they had no choice, 8 million soldiers went to war during the 1st and 2nd World Wars, and are currently doing it in Iraq and Afghanistan!
I think it is very important that the young never forget the sacrifices made.
I was wondering how this day was commemorated in Australia?
Good Luck,
Crocodileseamus
Nov 11th 2007, 11:27 am
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Re: Remberence Day
Although important, Remembrance day doesn't have the impact that ANZAC day does here in Aus.
But even so, to those who care, poppies etc is the way to go.
But even so, to those who care, poppies etc is the way to go.
Nov 11th 2007, 1:04 pm
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Re: Remberence Day
The ABC has a good report on nationwide Remembrance Day tributes; click here to read it.
As TiddlyPom said, RD doesn't have the same impact as ANZAC Day in Australia. Just wait until the 25th of April next year, and see what happens.
As TiddlyPom said, RD doesn't have the same impact as ANZAC Day in Australia. Just wait until the 25th of April next year, and see what happens.
Nov 11th 2007, 1:44 pm
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Re: Remberence Day
Hi,
Thanks for that.
It is important that we remember people we did not even know, who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us,
Croc
Thanks for that.
It is important that we remember people we did not even know, who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us,
Croc
Nov 11th 2007, 3:10 pm
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Re: Remberence Day
Just back from our local service and absolutely frozen. But better than reading your name being on the memorial
Nov 11th 2007, 10:58 pm
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Re: Remberence Day
Hubby and his mate went to the rememberance service here. Quite a low key event. Couldnt get hold of any poppies anywhere. Then they were invited back to the RSL club for free lunch and drinks. The RSL certainly knows how to look after its ex service men. They certainly had a good time.
Angela
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Nov 12th 2007, 3:12 am
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More people turned out for a global warming rally than remeberance day tributes, terrible
Nov 12th 2007, 5:19 am
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Re: Remberence Day
To be honest, I was very disappointed with the rememberance day shenanigans over here!
Been trying to get a poppy for weeks - could I????
Church across road from us (where we can hear every word of the service) didn't even mentioned the fallen 
Didn't notice any difference over here, was just a normal Sunday (well, almost normal, apart from my Tindaloo after effects from Saturday night!)
Been trying to get a poppy for weeks - could I????
Church across road from us (where we can hear every word of the service) didn't even mentioned the fallen Didn't notice any difference over here, was just a normal Sunday (well, almost normal, apart from my Tindaloo after effects from Saturday night!)
Nov 12th 2007, 10:28 am
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Re: Remberence Day
To be honest, I was very disappointed with the rememberance day shenanigans over here!
Been trying to get a poppy for weeks - could I???? Church across road from us (where we can hear every word of the service) didn't even mentioned the fallen
Didn't notice any difference over here, was just a normal Sunday (well, almost normal, apart from my Tindaloo after effects from Saturday night!)
Been trying to get a poppy for weeks - could I????
Church across road from us (where we can hear every word of the service) didn't even mentioned the fallen Didn't notice any difference over here, was just a normal Sunday (well, almost normal, apart from my Tindaloo after effects from Saturday night!)
Nov 12th 2007, 10:56 am
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Re: Remberence Day
my 6 year old watched the whole thing AND did the 2 min silence(apart from where she was telling the boy to be quiet)! bless her she's only 6
bless her she's only 6
