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.
I would love to read your comment.
That's true--- I wish we were there. There is little honor to be found here.
ReplyDeleteWe grimace at every news item!
DeleteYour blog post alone is a lovely tribute! The marching feet and drum beat gives me goose bumps!
ReplyDeleteAlexandrait was a priviledge to be present. The rain was symbolic of the sacrifices made.
DeleteDear Helen, I agree with Alexandra! Your blog post alone is a lovely tribute! I love all the photos you are sharing, what an honour! And I do love your rain photos!!! Thank you so much for sharing, dear friend. I hope you have a good week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. It was a very special morning.
DeleteThank you for the interesting post, dear Helen. The precision of the marchers is indeed impressive and the bagpipes mean always a special occasion.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment today! For the food photos, I usually use the phone but in our family the appetite is practically always faster than the picture taking. :)
Yesterday it was raining a little and the morning is beautiful and fresh. It's 7 am and in front of my window two blackbirds are foraging in sunlit areas.
Take care! xx
I love the bagpipes and just discovered a large gathering of bagpipes is an event, near here, at the end of June. I shall be there.
DeleteI don't blame your family for wanting to quickly enjoy your lovely food.
I hope you have just enjoyed another lovely spring day. It is our first cold morning, 10C. Everyone is complaining!
A very special and important ceremony every year. I loved the sand sculpture. So poignant. B x
ReplyDeleteSand sculptors are so creative. Such a shame they weather so quickly.
DeleteGorgeous rainbow. Glad the parade continued on, even with the rain!
ReplyDeletePeter, I don't think any Anzac Parade will be cancelled for wet weather.
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