04-25-2020, 09:54 AM
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Re: ANZAC Day - 25 April
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Originally Posted by koates
Yes we will always remember them. From the Boar war in South Africa to the present conflicts in the Middle East and all the wars in between. We tend to lump them all together but the original ANZACS were deployed in Gallipoli, Turkey in 1915. Heroes all. Neighbours all over our two countries stood in isolation in our driveways and verandas with candles or torches at 6AM (still dark) to pay our respects. No large services or marches were held this year. Very moving all the same. LEST WE FORGET. Regards, Kevin.
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Unfortunately, the Brits used them for cannon fodder....
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