Today we remember
It’s Anzac day here in Australia.
“Australians and New Zealanders recognise 25 April as a ceremonial occasion, to reflect on the futility of war, and to remember those who fought and lost their lives for their country” {this from the Wiki link I have here}
The day we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to give us the freedom we have.
Men and women of the armed forces are amazing people.
They risk life and limb to ensure we retain the freedom we all {at times} take for granted, as part of life in one of the most amazing countries in the world.
I believe they deserve far more recognition than they receive, and aren’t paid nearly enough given they choose to serve their country in a selfless, patriotic manner.
Between Australia and New Zealand, we lost over 10,000 soldiers at Gallipoli.
10,000! Quite mind boggling that man can find a way to have need to kill so many people, in such a short space of time.
That amount is swelled beyond comprehension when we consider the other wars that have also taken place.
War is an excercise in futility, as most would agree.
Yet still people persist in waging it.
For me, today is about rememberance of those who chose to fight in it respect for those caught up in the atrocity that IS war.
Remembering the brave who laid down their lives so future generations {us} could stand proud and say “I live in a country that considers freedom a right.”
I thank every man or woman who has ever contributed to the freedom I have, and the truly wonderous feeling of living without fear whenever I step outside the front door.
Lest we forget
Categories: Australia, feelings, links
2 Comments »
« Get over it | Home | Speed humps »
April 25th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
It’s good to stop occasionally and remember those who gave their all for their countrymen. Without them we might not have freedoms that we have.
April 27th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Prayers going out to all the brave souls that do what they do so we can sleep at night.
May they all rest in peace.
~m