Happy ANZAC Day

[snaw]

I don't see Anzac day commemorations as any different to Remembrance Sunday - at least as it is observed in my household.

They feel different to me, though partly that could be just because ANZAC day is a public holiday on Aus. But historically it's generally recognised as a turning point in Australia's history (Not so sure about NZ, never lived there).

[The Lone Gunman]

Well done Tay. ANZACs should be remembered and honoured.
Is there a symbol like the poppy we use?

I shall be playing the Pogues "and the band played waltzing Matilda" in their honour this afternoon. (I dont have it by anyone else).

[PAH]

As someone who was very much into running as a lad, for me Gallipoli is a much better film than Chariots of Fire, yet which one won the oscars? The wrong one.

[Moscow Mule]

As someone who was very much into running as a lad, for me Gallipoli is a much better film than Chariots of Fire, yet which one won the oscars? The wrong one.

Hasn't it got Mel Gibson in it? Reason enough to deny an Oscar in my book.

[Mailman]

Been up since 330 this morning, was at the Dawn Service and then back at it again at Westminster Abbey at noon.

I reckon you poms should definately have a proper day of rememerance (ie. any other day except a weekend!). This would definately help you guys with having pride in your country.

Having said that, I bet there would be some numpty who would have his human rights infringed by such a day. Probably one of those religion of peace followers!

Mailman

[Moscow Mule]

Been up since 330 this morning, was at the Dawn Service and then back at it again at Westminster Abbey at noon.

..... and on the sauce since then .....

Mailman

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[tay]

Well done Tay. ANZACs should be remembered and honoured.
Is there a symbol like the poppy we use?

I shall be playing the Pogues "and the band played waltzing Matilda" in their honour this afternoon. (I dont have it by anyone else).

Yes we use the poppy as well.

This isnt a day for showing off how NZ does it, I am under no doubt that British people would care as much for a national memorial day as we do, I dont agree with Snaw about that. He is right about the birth of a nation, but we have a seperate holiday for that.
ANZAC day is truely about respect and remembrance, not chest thumping. Simply an acknowledgement made to people who died for our country.

I think its a real shame that Nov 11th isnt a national holiday.

[The Lone Gunman]

Yes we use the poppy as well.

This isnt a day for showing off how NZ does it, I am under no doubt that British people would care as much for a national memorial day as we do, I dont agree with Snaw about that. He is right about the birth of a nation, but we have a seperate holiday for that.
ANZAC day is truely about respect and remembrance, not chest thumping. Simply an acknowledgement made to people who died for our country.

I think its a real shame that Nov 11th isnt a national holiday.

I agree but we have developed a tradition of remembrance Sunday and it works for most.
Shame some of the others on this site take a thread like this and try and score petty points from it.

[PAH]

Shame some of the others on this site take a thread like this and try and score petty points from it.

Yes it is a shame. Sorry for being so offensive.




[whistles and walks away very quietly...in the direction of the thicker skinned members of the zoo. I can see a rhino. Hope he's not that pleased to see me.]