ANZAC DAY:

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Tomorrow is ANZAC Day, commemorated in Australia and New Zealand as both our nations most solemn day of the year.

ANZAC is an acronym for "Australian and New Zealand Army Corps" and is a most solemn day for remembering the fallen in all wars in which our nations have taken part in. Ironically it does not commemorate some glorious victory, but an inglorious defeat at ANZAC Cove Gallipoli when Australian and NZ troops stormed the beaches of Gallipoli, only to be mowed down by the defending Turkish troops in WW1. 

It was the first time the troops from both countries were to fight under their flags.

The day is remembered at  Gallipoli itself, with the co-operation and good will of Turkey, a dawn service in all Australian and NZ capital cities, and a march of all surviving army navy and air force personel, and the descendants of those that did not return on that day of the 25th April...the old and the frail exservice men and woman, come in taxis, wheel chairs, some helped and accompanied by their grand children. All sporting events on that day commence with a service, the last post and the ode of remeberence.

 

"They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old: 

 Age shall not weary them, nor the years condem: 

At the going down of the Sun, and in the morning, we will remember them:

 Lest we forget:  

The dawn serice at Gallipoli:

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More then a 100 years later, the crowds attending these services show no sign of diminishing.  

After the rememberence services and marches are completed, its a day at the local club or pub, for drinks with old mates, and the obligatory game of swy or two up.

Edited April 24, 2022 by beecee

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https://events.humanitix.com/anzac-day-dawn-service-2022

Event description

ANZAC DAY IN NEW YORK CITY

Each year on the 25th April, Australians and New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day to recognise the sacrifices that Australian and New Zealand servicemen and servicewomen have made not only in defending their country, but in upholding their nations’ longstanding commitment to peace and security.

To mark this special occasion in 2022, the Australian Consulate-General, New York will host the Dawn Service which is free and open to the public.

ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE

Date: Monday, 25 April 2022
Time: 5:30am arrival for a 5:45am start
Venue: Vietnam Veterans Plaza - 55 Water Street, New York City
Dress: Military - service dress or equivalent with medals.
Civilian - respectful attire, please come prepared for cold or inclement weather
RSVP: Whilst RSVPs are not required you are encouraged to register your interest.

HISTORY OF ANZAC DAY

ANZAC Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand military forces during World War One. The first ANZAC commemoration services were held in 1916, in towns and cities across both countries, and overseas in London and at the Australian Army Camp in Egypt. Following this tradition, every year at daybreak on the 25th April, Australians and New Zealanders gather around the world to commemorate and pay tribute to all of those who have served in our militaries. We remember those who never returned, those who returned injured and impacted from battle, and those who maintained the home front. We acknowledge those who are currently serving around the world, and reflect on the commitment of both countries to peace and security.

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As an example of how this solemn day is viewed in Australia, at a recent NRL game, the pre game service was being conducted followed by the obligatory minutes silence......

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And before anyone accuses me of supporting this action, no I do not, mainly for the following reasons...(1) the moron breaking and disrespecting the one minutes silence was obviously quite drunk...(2) He was also a much older man then the bloke that attempted to shut him up with the bunch of fives.

He was escorted from the stadium, fined around $1000 and will probably be now banned from all NRL games. The other bloke was questioned by Police but as yet, no charges have been laid.