The Field of Remembrance in Whangarei was restored to its original lawn in the centre of town at dawn on Tuesday. About 150 people attended, including many schoolchildren. After short prayers and blessings, groups of cadets and school pupils reverently lifted the crosses for removal and storage. The information attached to the crosses will be [...] Read the full story»
On Friday we had a special anzac day assembly. There were lots on visitors and a man playing on his trumpet, he was really good at it, then we had a minute of silence and a poem. Later we watched a video about war and one of our teachers told us about her family and when [...] Read the full story»
Haven’t been able to blog as internet access has been difficult to access! We left Canakkale on the day after ANZAC Day and endured a six hour bus ride into Istanbul. We stayed at the breathtaking Crowne Plaza Hotel, which came fully equipped with an indoor pool, gym, sauna, steambath, and Turkish bath. We spent the [...] Read the full story»
“We will remember them.” This phrase resonated around the banks of Gallipoli Peninsula in remembrance of the soldiers of all nationalities who landed there ninety-five years ago. The occasion was one of mourning, one of reflection, but most importantly a celebration of the perseverance of the human spirit. My heart goes out to the three men who lost their [...] Read the full story»
Yesterday 24 April the contingent attended three services on the Peninsula. First there was the Turkish ceremonial at their memorial at Mehmetcik Abidesi near Cape Helles. This included massed bands from Turkey, Australia and New Zealand. It also included a truly fascinating performance by a national Turkish military band in a colourful range of traditional [...] Read the full story»
The fat lady has not yet sung, so the show is not over, and there will still be plenty for some of us to talk about! Last night I was invited to guest on ZB talkback. Much of the call-back talk was regarding the white poppies. While I listened, 100% support for Red, 0% for White. [...] Read the full story»
Hearing the trumpet brought tears to a lot of peoples eyes. Dropping our heads in remembrance and we lay flowers on the cenotaph. We stand in silents for one minute. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. When it is finished we march back to the R.S.A for drinks and nibbles and refreshments. I felt a little bit [...] Read the full story»
To stand on the beach at Anzac Cove is to wonder at – even to marvel at – how so many men were landed across its very slender depth under the guns of the defenders. How they were then maintained ashore for nine months of battle is also something we might ponder. The beach may be a little [...] Read the full story»
Pre-dawn today saw crowds gathering at the RSAfrom 5am. Hundreds lined the streets as the parade marched off,preceded by a restored army truck carrying the less mobile. The parade itself was long, though the numbers of veterans at the head has diminished since last year.The Field of Remembrance, with its 600 crosses, was surrounded and [...] Read the full story»
I got a little sad at today’s dawn service by the lack of veteran’s that are now able to attend the service, there was more police in uniform than soldiers. There was an amazing turn out of young people and by that I mean people 12 and under, even a veteran at breakfast mentioned how [...] Read the full story»
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