Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Anzac Day

Today is Anzac Day.
It's a day to remember the Australian and New Zealand Corps that fought in Gallipoli and also those that died and served in military operations for their country.

I am grateful to those amazing people and proud of our forces.

Today, also reminds me of my father. He served in the Army for a long time before becoming a Baptist Minister. He did not die in battle but is no longer with us. 

My dad is the man in the middle.
 My dad is on the far right. This photo was in the paper after my dad was detachment leader for an Australian National Research expedition to Antarctic.

A teeny little picture, my dad with Gough Whitlam,
and with his proud dad, an old navy man.


On Wednesday's I link up with My Little Drummer Boys for Wordless Wednesday.
Posted by at Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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14 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    What special pics you have of your dad... It does make you really feel grateful for the sacrifices those before us (and now) are making...xx

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    1. Redcliffe StyleApril 25, 2012 at 11:16 AM

      I am lucky to have these pictures. This is a great day to make us sit back and think about those sacrifices. R xx

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  2. MandieApril 25, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Just lovely, Rachel. It is indeed a day to remember and to show our gratitude and our pride.

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    1. Redcliffe StyleApril 25, 2012 at 11:17 AM

      Thank you. I hope the current service people can see how much they are appreciated. Rachelx

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  3. Debyl1April 25, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Oh Rachel I can feel your pride in your Dad and it is so warm and beautiful xx

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    1. Redcliffe StyleApril 25, 2012 at 11:18 AM

      Thank you, you have no idea how proud :). You're kind words brought tears to my eyes. Rachel x

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  4. SportyMummyApril 25, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    What wonderful pictures to share on this emotional day.

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    1. Redcliffe StyleApril 25, 2012 at 11:20 AM

      Thank you, this is an emotional day for so many people. I am so proud of our country and service people. Rachel xx

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  5. LeoviApril 25, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Good photos. Happy tribute.

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    1. Redcliffe StyleApril 26, 2012 at 7:01 AM

      Thank you Leovi, I really appreciate your comment. Rxx

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  6. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Great post for today ANZAC day

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  7. AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    This really touched me. I am glad you didn't go overboard with the ANZAC thing, we all care but there has been a lot today. I love that you included photos of your daddy. Steph

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  8. ♥.Trish.♥ DrumboysApril 28, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Thanks for sharing such special photos.
    Thanks for linking up.

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