100th Anniversary of ANZAC

[Stihlmadd]

on Saturday 25th April marks the 100th anniversary of the landing at Suvla Bay in Turkey as part of the Dardanelles campaign that would become known as Gallipoli.
The Australian and New Zealander component of the fighting forces , our ANZAC's.

Lest We Forget.

"Life is mostly froth and bubble,
two things stand out like stone
kindness in another misfortune,
courage in your own."
Lindsay Gordon 1833 - 1870.

This Saturday raise a glass and take a minute to salute the sacrifice of our fellow man.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

 

[Mike_Dirksen]

Hey Ben- I'll bake some ANZAC biscuts as well. LOVE those things!

 

[Stihlmadd]

Good on ya Mate!
Pete says G'day from Vermeer.

 

[Leroy]

Will raise one for sure. Quite a few actually as that's my 27th ann for being alive! It's an honor to share the day with such an event!

 

[macswan]

on Saturday 25th April marks the 100th anniversary of the landing at Suvla Bay in Turkey as part of the Dardanelles campaign that would become known as Gallipoli.
The Australian and New Zealander component of the fighting forces , our ANZAC's.

Lest We Forget.

"Life is mostly froth and bubble,
two things stand out like stone
kindness in another misfortune,
courage in your own."
Lindsay Gordon 1833 - 1870.

This Saturday raise a glass and take a minute to salute the sacrifice of our fellow man.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

I had only heard the pogues version of the Eric bogle song. That one always stops me in my tracks. That is a stunning song. Not just the amazing story. But lyrically a fantastic song. I'm gonna have to look up his catalogue. Thanks for that, I'll put one up on saturday

 

[oldoakman]

Just read a bit of the history of the engagement. Will definitely raise a dram to the memory of these brave men.

 

[Stihlmadd]

Thankyou Gentleman - my great grandfather fought later in the fields of France and died of wounds received there several years later at home.
my grandfather was a navigator in bomber commands Lancasters and did two tours of duty before the end of the european side of ww2 and thankfully is still with us today. this may be his final march at 93 and as the years have wearied him but I have gone to watch and support him every year at the anzac day march as he proudly wears his medals and stands with his war time comrades.

 

[WaitakKauri]

Well said. This Saturday let's raise one 'to the ANZACs'. Lest We Forget.

 

[oldoakman]

Greatest generation. My dad and both uncles served in Europe in WWII. They all saved the world with their sacrifice and efforts. Thank your grandfather for me personally.

 

[Stihlmadd]

will do oldoakman

 

[TreeLogic]

Will raise one for sure. Quite a few actually as that's my 27th ann for being alive! It's an honor to share the day with such an event!

HBTY Levi!

 

[TreeLogic]

I have some stocked up for the occasion Ben. I'll raise a couple too.

 

[Stihlmadd]

and a very happy 27th Birthday to Levi from the wide brown land
Ben.

 

[Crash]

Will raise one for sure. Quite a few actually as that's my 27th ann for being alive! It's an honor to share the day with such an event!

Happy B-day Rocket