Lest we forget

Today is ANZAC (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps) Day, the anniversary of the first day of the Gallipoli campaign, it is a reminder of a very important episode in New Zealand's history.

A campaign during the First World War that as far as military campaigns go was a tragic and very costly loss to both Australia and New Zealand, ANZAC Day is certainly not about victory but about the bravery and ultimate sacrifice these young men gave to their king, country and each other. Read more...

What inspired me to post ANZAC Day today was a letter that was featured during the day.

The letter is from a British soldier who came across the torn backpack of a dead Australian soldier. Lying there amongst all the horror and destruction are two pale-blue baby shoes and a woman's silk gloves - obviously the dead young man's most treasured possessions.

Seeing this brought home to me that there were and still are many soldiers that are parents, who are doing their jobs that ask of them to risk giving up the ultimate sacrifice.

Thank you to everyone of our allied soldiers who have fought and are still at war.

* May you come home safely so that they can hold your family in your arms.
* May you know the pride that your family feels, for the work you are doing.
* May you know the work you are doing will never be forgotten.

Thank you

Eric

"Lest we forget"