Lest we forget......ANZAC DAY - Monday April 25

[Baz]

[beatnavy]

Good point, Baz.

From this yank: RIP and God bless them all -- and thanks for your nations' sacrifice and friendship through the years.

[sc_rufctr]

Thanks Baz. All the best

[flatbutt]

The ladies rarely get the attention they deserve

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/06/arts/anzac-girls-is-based-on-a-true-story-from-world-war-i.html

Bless them all.

[Seahawk]

Always a great reminder, Baz, thanks.

Quick Sea Story (the Army guys secretly love them) written here before:

There was an Australian SH-60 Detachment on one of the Australian ships during the first Gulf War.

We became fast friends and I introduced them the Desert Ducks (great parties while in port), the local HHH's and other British Expats.

While USN ships do not allow alcohol onboard underway, I always had frozen candy, cold drinks and food if the helicopter crews working the Gulf landed aboard. No charge.

The Australian pilots loved it and would give use special runs of parts and Pony if there was any in Manama.

On he second day out after a very raucous in port period with them, they landed on us with passengers and other stuff.

"Kilo 3 Delta, last two boxes are for you, Boss."

Two cases of Fosters - not the premium brand but it was cold and wet.

I asked my CO to come down and he agreed to let me have a hanger party that night, one beer only, since we were not schedule for any more visits.

Worked out perfectly.

Best to all my ANZAC brothers and sisters.

[dewolf]

A time to reflect on what all our respective nations war hero's went through. I walk up to the local gas station and pay for the fuel of any of our old boys and girls proudly wearing their medals. Been doing it for years. Still keep in touch with an elderly Vietnam Vet nurse. She lied about her age. She was only 16.

[Baz]

On Anzac Day, we remember not only the Australian & New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who died on 25 April 1915 and throughout the Gallipoli campaign, but every one of our servicewomen and men who have served and died in all wars, conflict and peacekeeping operations. We reflect on their great courage, discipline and self-sacrifice in choosing a life of service to their country.

The Anzac spirit lives on in the hearts and minds of all Australian as we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who contributed so much in shaping the identity of this proud nation.

[Baz]

Live streaming from Sydney........

[Baz]

On September 2, 1945, Navy Veteran Jack Le Cras witnessed one of the most significant events in modern military history – the Japanese Instrument of Surrender ceremony onboard USS Missouri.

[Baz]

Live streaming from Brisbane......

[Bill Douglas]

Thanks to my Uncle Bill for your service.

[Baz]

Adelaide....

[Jolly Amaranto]

At the Botanical Gardens in Perth, Western Australia.

[Baz]

ABC's 10 live streams playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7HSPnTFVAuGJsVDgr_fZGyffsEUcCRfm

[A930Rocket]

To all our great Australian who passed, RIP, mates.

You’ve been a great friend to the USA.

[Matt Smith]

Good call Baz. And just to remind some viewers we also celebrate this day in New Zealand.

[sc_rufctr]

[Baz]

Originally Posted by beatnavy

Good point, Baz.

From this yank: RIP and God bless them all -- and thanks for your nations' sacrifice and friendship through the years.

Thanks, Rob.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Thanks Baz. All the best

Back at ya, Peter! Really enjoy your posts here.

Those ceremonies yesterday I posted here were incredible.

Highest respect to our friends down under - both in Oz and New Zealand.....

[Baz]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

The ladies rarely get the attention they deserve

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/06/arts/anzac-girls-is-based-on-a-true-story-from-world-war-i.html

Bless them all.

Amen to that, Flatty....thank you!