ANZAC Day - April 25

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Ruckman_Void Apr 23 @ 11:57pm

ANZAC Day - April 25

(This was a comment I've decided to turn into a Post (if I got that terminology right), after Angel acknowledged ANZAC Day. Deserves it's own thread)

I'm glad someone else still honours this day. ANZAC comes from World War One but we celebrate all our veterans living and gone, from all conflicts, on April 25, the day we invaded Turkey for the British empire in a disasterous campaign, and made out first mark on the world stage as a nation. We never forget our link with New Zealand and Turkey, forged in this baptism of fire.

This song, has kicked me in the guts since I was a kid. It's the most real and touching dedication in song I've heard so far. I wanted to post the original version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufxRotL6uns

"And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" by Eric Bogle

But this comes pretty close too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Rg8JmYV5o&t=1s

I was Only 19 (A Walk In The Light Green) by Redgum

We shall remember them

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ṼṏẌṏḭḊ Apr 24 @ 12:03am

Lest we forget.

Electric Cupcake Apr 24 @ 12:20am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMaKy7Cwag0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McCDWYgVyps

Butterfield's Lullaby is overrated.

Princess Luna Apr 24 @ 12:20am

Zanac?

Crashed Apr 24 @ 12:32am

Originally posted by Princess Luna:
Zanac?

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It's a day of remembrance for those who served for those two countries.

Last edited by Crashed; Apr 24 @ 12:33am

kbiz Apr 24 @ 12:42am

Originally posted by Ruckman_Void:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufxRotL6uns

"And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" by Eric Bogle

Sweet song. I didn't know you were an Aussie. Heh.

I love Waltzing Matilda:

https://youtu.be/FqtttbbYfSM?feature=shared

I will honor your veterans.

Angel Apr 24 @ 1:14am

Lest We Forget

I was actually thinking about that song Ruckman that many sing it freely but the song changes once it's given context.

I remember going early in the morning to honour those at the Memorial Shrine. Everyone there didn't really know each other but for a moment, we ignored our differences and there was a great sense of unity.

Ruckman_Void Apr 24 @ 3:02am

Originally posted by Angel:
Lest We Forget

I was actually thinking about that song Ruckman that many sing it freely but the song changes once it's given context.

I remember going early in the morning to honour those at the Memorial Shrine. Everyone there didn't really know each other but for a moment, we ignored our differences and there was a great sense of unity.

Some songs are just amazingly well done, aren't they.

Yep there are still folks who get to the dawn services. And it's the only day Two-Up is allowed.
Some traditions are good for a nation.

Shibby Apr 24 @ 3:04am

I spent a long time living in New Zealand every year I still take a moment to remember on ANZAC day as well as my own countries rememberence day. Thanks for shining a light on the brave forces often forgotten. Lest we forget.

Ruckman_Void Apr 24 @ 3:08am

Originally posted by Shibby:
I spent a long time living in New Zealand every year I still take a moment to remember on ANZAC day as well as my own countries rememberence day. Thanks for shining a light on the brave forces often forgotten. Lest we forget.

Beautiful countryside, isn't it!
Cheers, Shibby

Shibby Apr 24 @ 3:09am

Oh man, I spent a lot of time around kapiti. Gorgeous. I still consider it home. Even the quakes I miss lol.

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Ruckman_Void Apr 24 @ 3:09am

Originally posted by kbiz:
Originally posted by Ruckman_Void:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufxRotL6uns

"And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" by Eric Bogle

Sweet song. I didn't know you were an Aussie. Heh.

I love Waltzing Matilda:

https://youtu.be/FqtttbbYfSM?feature=shared

I will honor your veterans.

Ah yes the song about a sheep thief who'd rather die than get arrested for it by the rich folks (who owned the sheep) - not our national anthem, but it is our national song!

The one I quoted earlier references the sheep thief song.

Yeah I am - Oi Oi Oi, mate!

Kbiz

Last edited by Ruckman_Void; Apr 24 @ 3:13am

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Ruckman_Void Apr 24 @ 3:16am

Originally posted by Shibby:
Oh man, I spent a lot of time around kapiti. Gorgeous. I still consider it home. Even the quakes I miss lol.

Wow when you said it's gorgeous you weren't just bragging, hey! Checking it out online...

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Shibby Apr 24 @ 3:17am

Paradise on earth brother. I'm from the UK so for me it was like being in a different world.

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Ruckman_Void Apr 24 @ 12:29pm

...off to a dawn service

Be good OT!

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kbiz Apr 24 @ 12:30pm

Originally posted by Ruckman_Void:
Originally posted by kbiz:

Sweet song. I didn't know you were an Aussie. Heh.

I love Waltzing Matilda:

https://youtu.be/FqtttbbYfSM?feature=shared

I will honor your veterans.

Ah yes the song about a sheep thief who'd rather die than get arrested for it by the rich folks (who owned the sheep) - not our national anthem, but it is our national song!

The one I quoted earlier references the sheep thief song.

Yeah I am - Oi Oi Oi, mate!

:cheers: Kbiz