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FReeper Canteen ~ ANZAC Day ~ 25 April 08
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Posted on 04/24/2008 6:00:04 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
 
ANZAC DAY, April 25th
Last Post
Come home! Come home! The last post is sounding for you to hear. All good soldiers know very well there is nothing to fear while they do what is right, and forget all the worries they have met in their duties through the year. A soldier cannot always be great, but he can be a gentleman and he can be a right good pal to his comrades in his squad. So all you soldiers listen to this - Deal fair by all and you'll never be amiss. 

 
Canteen Mission Statement
Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
ANZAC War Memorial, Sydney, Australia
Anzac Day is commemorated by Australia and New Zealand on 25 April every year to remember members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. Anzac Day is also a public holiday in the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tonga.
Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. The acronym ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, whose soldiers were known as Anzacs. The pride they took in that name endures to this day, and Anzac Day remains one of the most important national occasions of both Australia and New Zealand. When war broke out in 1914, Australia had been a Federal Commonwealth for only thirteen years. In 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of an Allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli Peninsula to open the way to the Black Sea for the Allied navies. The plan was to capture Istanbul, capital of the Ottoman Empire and an ally of Germany. The ANZAC force landed at Gallipoli on 25 April, meeting fierce resistance from the Turkish defenders. What had been planned as a bold strike to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stale-mate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months. At the end of 1915, the Allied forces were evacuated after both sides had suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. Over 8,000 Australian and 2,700 New Zealand soldiers died. News of the landing at Gallipoli made a profound impact on Australians and New Zealanders at home and 25 April quickly became the day on which they remembered the sacrifice of those who had died in war. Though the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives of capturing Istanbul and knocking Turkey out of the war, the Australian and New Zealand troops' actions during the campaign bequeathed an intangible but powerful legacy. The creation of what became known as an "Anzac legend" became an important part of the national identity in both countries. This shaped the ways they viewed both their past and their future. More ANZAC Day information
The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
 Gallipoli Guide
 Auckland, New Zealand War Memorial Museum
Please remember that The Canteen is here to support and entertain our troops and veterans and their families, and is family friendly.
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To: trussell
Would you care to share a dance? I feel like I'm self serving by saying yes, but YES!
I'd be honored trussell.
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:30:21 PM PDT
by
EGPWS
(Trust in God, question everyone else)
To: HopeandGlory
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:30:54 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: EGPWS
Wonderful...please take my hand then? I’m ready to share the moment with you.
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:31:54 PM PDT
by
trussell
(I carry because...When seconds count between life and death, the police are only minutes away)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thank you to the Canteen for honouring my nations fallen and veterans today - a very special day for us.
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:33:13 PM PDT
by
naturalman1975
("America was under attack. Australia was immediately there to help." - John Winston Howard)
To: Kathy in Alaska; DieHard the Hunter; Aussie Dasher; Fred Nerks
And Hawaii bounds in and bags the bronze!
Aloha Night Owl and to all my mates in Tomorrow-land!
Seems I'm a bounder......Just damn.
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:33:30 PM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(MSM-Keelhauling the News Daily!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; mylife; LUV W; NYTexan; Old Sarge; HiJinx; BIGLOOK; All
Thanks for tonite’s thread, Ma!
Good evening everyone!
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:34:10 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Brilliant thread Ma....*Hugs*
To: MS.BEHAVIN
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:37:02 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: The Mayor
Just dropped in and you win a Gold Medal! Congratulations! Have you gotten one before?
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:37:09 PM PDT
by
jaycee
To: naturalman1975
Thanks to you and your mates for defending the western world!
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:38:16 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: naturalman1975
Thank you to the Canteen for honouring my nations fallen and veterans today - a very special day for us.You are quite welcome, Sir!!
SALUTE!!!
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:39:06 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Dems=You can Fool Some of the People all of the Time--Abraham Lincoln)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor....the weekend is almost here!!
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:39:46 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Tanniker Smith
Hello, TS...a good school day? The son is feeling better?
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:42:00 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Aloha Little Devil!
Winter over yet?
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:42:19 PM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(MSM-Keelhauling the News Daily!)
To: mylife; MS.BEHAVIN
Our guys come home tomorrow!I saw this earlier!!
WOO-HOO!!
Too cool, Mylife!!
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:42:26 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Dems=You can Fool Some of the People all of the Time--Abraham Lincoln)
To: PROCON
No soldiers lost! W00H00!
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:43:22 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: jaycee
Oh yes, there is a battle for first place here every night. Some times I get, there are some fast people here.
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:45:09 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))
To: mylife
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:45:31 PM PDT
by
Poetgal26
(God bless the US Military and our vets! (RIP Sgt Matthew Maupin))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Way, way, way,.. late tonight.
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posted on
04/24/2008 6:45:34 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: naturalman1975
Welcome to the Canteen, naturalman1975...a big day indeed for your nation. And thanks to you and your Dad for your service to your country.

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posted on
04/24/2008 6:47:11 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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