View Full Version : Australian ~ ANZAC Day
Sharni
04-24-2006, 04:23 PM
Lest We Forget
ANZAC information (http://www.acn.net.au/articles/anzac/)
Lilith
04-24-2006, 04:26 PM
Are there parades on this day like we have on Memorial Day?
Oldfart
04-24-2006, 04:31 PM
Yes, it's a very big thing, with "Birth of Nation" strong overtones.
Interestingly, it was also taken as the birthplace of modern Turkey under Kemal Attaturk.
Sharni
04-24-2006, 04:42 PM
They have ANZAC Day marches or parades
Catafalque ~ A ceremonial role honouring the dead
Flags are at half mast
Wreaths and flowers laid on graves and memorials of the fallen
Poppies are laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier or at the Roll of Honour
The Last Post never fails to give me goosebumps!
wyndhy
04-24-2006, 05:02 PM
ty for that link, sharni.
*raises a glass to the memories of fallen heroes and patriots*
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