Wednesday, April 25, 2012

ANZAC DAY

 Today is ANZAC Day.  It's the day we remember all those who have given their lives, served or are serving in wars.  Every city, town and many villages hold remembrance ceremonies.  There are official services held in Gallipoli (Turkey) and Villiers-Bretonneaux (France)  the sites of battles in WWI, where Australia and New Zealand fought as separate entities instead of just part of the British Empire .  Therefore, it is also very important to both countries. It does not glorify war....quite the opposite.

Bella watched the whole Sydney parade.....over 2 hours....and then the Gallipoli Service on television.
 There are always huge crowds of people waving flags and sporting sprigs of Rosemary, for remembrance and red poppies.

The Ode is recited at all services.  It's a verse from "The Fallen".

They shall not grow old,
As we who are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them
Nor the years condemn,

At the going down of the sun,
and in the morning
We will remember them.

 Red poppies were among the first flowers to grow among the graves in Northern France and Belgium.

29 comments:

  1. I joined Bella in her watching of the Sydney march.
    I watch it every year. I used to watch and look for my grandfather who marched with his unit the 22nd Squadron until he moved away from the city.
    He has since passed away and I still watch and look for his squadron, it has become my ANZAC tradition.


    Did Bella enjoy all of the pipe bands? Did they give her a yearning for her Scottish roots??

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  2. Happy ANZAC day to all our friends in Oz and NZ.
    However often one hears those lines from 'The Fallen', they never fail to resonate.
    Cheers, Gail (and Bertie).

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  3. Happy ANZAC day. Big commemorations at the new memorials in London .

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  4. Have a Happy Holiday. You guys sure make good models for ANZAC Day
    Benny & Lily

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  5. Happy Anzac day! Bella is as much a tv addict as my cow... Both of them should get together :)

    woofs n licks,
    Dommy

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  6. You are great spokesdogs for ANZAC day. Bella I love that you watched the parade.

    Nubbin wiggles & nose kisses,
    Oskar

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  7. You look very smart and solemn there girls with your flags - Happy ANZAC Day from us here - woofs and licks from Magic xx

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  8. I hope your remembrance day is (was) a good one. War is a terrible thing, but sometimes necessary. Remembering those who fought for us is important. (And you girls look so cute with those flags!)

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  9. Let there be peace on earth. The Ode ~ we do remember the way they looked when they left us. Blessing on this Anzac Day.
    Sweet William The Scot

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  10. "The Fallen" always tugs at Mommy's heart. Remember all those who have fought and are still fighting.

    Rooooo!
    Douglas

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  11. Makes our heart warm that that you guys get invloved with the rememberance.

    Susie & Bites

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  12. You three look very patriotic. Thank you for rememberig.
    Love Ruby & Penny

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  13. What a BEAUTIFUL ANZAC Day Post!!!

    Thank you fur sharing such a special remembrance and day of HONOR with us.

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  14. Dat was just beautiful and such a special post. I am glads you let us share in dis day withs ya'll.

    I hope Bella had snacks.

    Puddles

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  15. Never heard of ANZAC Day - very interesting info!
    Stewey

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  16. Happy Anzac Day and we salute all those who served and those who continue to serve!

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  17. Sounds very lovely, thanks for sharing. I had never heard of this. It's fun to learn new things!

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  18. Happy ANZAC Day and thanks for sharing about it!

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  19. I always wondered why poppies. Thanks for the info. We have our Memorial Day coming up next month.

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  20. Happy ANZAC day! The red poppies are so beautiful.

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch

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  21. scotsmad....
    Happy ANZAC Day!!
    I love your picture of the three dogs.... Roxy looks very interested!! ;op

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  22. Thanks for sharing! We have Memorial Day here in the US
    Dachshund Nola

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  23. what a cool holiday...great photos...pretty flowers..

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  24. Happy ANZAC day!!
    Thanks for sharing what you all do where you live. Love your new header picture.

    wags
    Jazzi

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  25. Hi Girls, beautiful tribute. Did you hear Julie Gillard's speech at Gallipoli? It was so moving. The stories the old Diggers tell are too precious to forget. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory (and Carol)

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  26. Happy ANZAC Day! That was a great remembrance, they deserved to be remembered..


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  27. Love the photo!

    Lest we forget.

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  28. Thanks for sharing ANZAC day! We have Memorial Day here. We do not want to forget!! Love the new header and the scarves. Autumn... we're just in Spring but most days so far still feel a bit like Winter almost.
    Wags
    Ernie and the pack

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