Comments on: ANZAC Day March, 2015

By: The Ninja Baker

The Ninja Baker — Sun, 03 May 2015 00:12:38 +0000

God Bless the brave men like your grandfather and Uncle Keith <3 I am without words to express my gratitude and appreciation…Poignant words about the older men in stuffed chairs who sent lads to war <3 Glad your dad could honor your grandfather in the parade <3

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 02 May 2015 11:48:51 +0000

Great proud moment and he looks so well

By: Shashi at RunninSrilankan

Shashi at RunninSrilankan — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 19:43:23 +0000

So glad your dad got to get those medals and walk in place!

And woa- looks like the nasty winter we had is heading y’alls way!

By: April

April — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:13:14 +0000

What a wonderful story!

By: Jan (A gluttonous wife)

Jan (A gluttonous wife) — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 05:36:07 +0000

You’ve capture the march so well Charlie and how wonderful that your Dad was able to get the medals. Isn’t it wonderful how respectful our country still is remembering these brave men and women who went into the great unknown to serve their country. I was lucky enough to travel to an area on the French/Belgian boarder a few years ago and walk on the battle fields that my great grandfather had fought on. Humbling indeed. We were lucky he made it home unlike so many others. Lest we forget.

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 04:43:49 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Marion. Your grandfather sounds amazing and how incredible he managed to survive all those years of war.

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 04:35:37 +0000

Thanks so much, Eha. I love the wonderful ‘oldies’ and think it must be one of the best days of the year for them. So lovely to see the huge crowds coming out to honour them.

By: denise@magnoliaverandah

denise@magnoliaverandah — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 23:01:17 +0000

I attended my first ANZAC Day march in Melbourne last weekend. The weather was horrendous, cold and rainy. But that did not seem to deter the crowds that turned out in force on this centenary of WW1. Our students marched with the Malaya & Borneo Veterans and it was an honour to have lunch with the Vets afterwards.
What awful weather you have been having. My goodness!

By: Bam's Kitchen

Bam's Kitchen — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 12:55:14 +0000

A very thoughtful and heartfelt post! I am delighted to hear that your father was able to obtain your grandfathers medals and sorry for all of those that lost their lives and were injured during the war. I am sorry to hear about this strange weather. Very odd indeed. Take Care, BAM

By: Claire @ Claire K Creations

Claire @ Claire K Creations — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 12:30:07 +0000

Wow that’s a lot of hail!
I can’t believe how much Archie looks like your grandfather. What an honour for your father to be able to wear the medals and a tribute to your grandfather.