Saturday 25 April
A very impessive Anzac Day address was delivered by the School Captain of St Laurences College, at the Ekibin Memorial Park service. The rain held off until I was halfway back to 'The Green'.
During my breakfast reading, I came across this lovely tribute created on one of our nearby beaches.
A short time later, I passed this lovely scene in a footpath garden, as walked to the bus stop for my journey to the city for Brisbane's service and parade.
I was not long off the bus when the predicted rain began to fall. Umbrellas were up as we listened to the service via speakers along the street. [top]
Below - it was still drenching everyone as the last band and army vehicles continued along Adelaide Street.
I stood in the rain for 2 1/2 hours, without complaint, along with the thousands who came to honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of Anzac Day, so very grateful for the freedom won for us.
Cynthia Clifford, 101, anti aircraft gunner, was my hero of the day.
I became fascinated by the constant precision of the marching feet.
There was such a wide variety of participants, I can't share them all.
I followed the last vehicle along to Anzac Square and the Shrine of Rememberance.
LEST WE FORGET
We honour the sacrifices, but we are still, so very sadly, confronted by war.
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