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FReeper Canteen ~ ANZAC DAY, April 25th ~ 25 April 2022
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Posted on 04/24/2022 5:01:20 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~ The FReeper Canteen presents…. ~ ANZAC DAY, April 25th
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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 observed in the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tonga. It is no longer observed as a national holiday in Samoa. 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 Australian poet Banjo Paterson wrote the words to "Waltzing Matilda" in January 1895 while staying at Dagworth Station, a sheep and cattle station near Winton in Central West Queensland owned by the Macpherson family. The words were written to a tune played on a zither or autoharp by 31‑year‑old Christina Macpherson, one of the family members at the station. Waltzing Matilda - click
Lone Pine Memorial - Gallipoli
Auckland, New Zealand War Memorial Museum
Advance Australia Fair - click Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; Weve golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in natures gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In historys page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.Beneath our radiant Southern Cross Well toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those whove come across the seas Weve boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. God Defend New Zealand - clickMAORI LYRICS E Ihowä Atua, O ngä iwi mätou rä Äta whakarongona; Me aroha noa Kia hua ko te pai; Kia tau tö atawhai; Manaakitia mai Aotearoa ENGLISH LYRICS God of Nations at Thy feet, In the bonds of love we meet, Hear our voices, we entreat, God defend our free land. Guard Pacific's triple star From the shafts of strife and war, Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand.
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To: Kathy in Alaska
They paid such a high price for freedom then sold it so cheaply to their own brothers.
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posted on
04/24/2022 5:06:46 PM PDT
by
Ronald77
To: naturalman1975; shaggy eel; Tennessee Nana; Dundee; Byron_the_Aussie; xp38; MoJo2001; 007; ...
~ ANZAC DAY, April 25th ~
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Honoring those who have served before.
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posted on
04/24/2022 5:08:07 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
04/24/2022 5:09:50 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; luvie; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; beachn4fun; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
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posted on
04/24/2022 5:12:31 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Howdy, Kathy.
I hope there were no early phone calls this morning!
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posted on
04/24/2022 5:14:10 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Just recently watched some mil docs
I had no idea how much they fought in ww2.
,, the ausies kicked some seriouse imperial butt practically alone in the south Pacific.
Good on ya mates.
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posted on
04/24/2022 5:23:30 PM PDT
by
cuz1961
(USCGR Veteran )
To: Kathy in Alaska
Our Daily Bread
Monday,
April 25, 2022
Pulled to Safety
He reached down from on high and took hold of me. 2 Samuel 22:17
A little girl waded in a shallow creek while her father watched. Her rubber boots reached her knees. As she sloshed downstream, the water deepened until it flowed over the top of her waders. When she couldn’t take another step, she yelled, “Daddy, I’m stuck!” In three strides, her father was at her side, pulling her to the grassy bank. She yanked her boots off and laughed as water poured onto the ground.
After God rescued the psalmist David from his enemies, he took a moment to sit down, “pull off his boots,” and allow the relief to flood his soul. He wrote a song to express his feelings. “I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies,” he said (2 Samuel 22:4). He praised God as his rock, fortress, shield, and stronghold (vv. 2–3), and then went on to narrate a poetic response of God’s response: The earth trembled. God came down from heaven. Lightning bolts flew from His presence. His voice thundered, and He drew him out of deep water (vv. 8, 10, 13–15, 17).
Maybe today you feel opposition around you. Maybe you’re stuck in sin that makes it hard to advance spiritually. Reflect on how God has helped you in the past, and then praise Him and ask Him to do it again! Thank Him especially for rescuing you by bringing you into His kingdom (Colossians 1:13). — Jennifer Benson Schuldt
Why is it easy to overlook the good things God’s done for you in the past when you’re in the midst of trouble? How does praising God increase your faith in Him?
Dear heavenly Father, thank You for coming to my aid so many times. Help me to know I can face any battle with You by my side.
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posted on
04/24/2022 5:28:35 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(“Love the Lord your God,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37–39))
To: The Mayor; PROCON; mylife; mountainlion; Publius; Jet Jaguar; ConorMacNessa; ...
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posted on
04/24/2022 5:49:14 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
I have been at ANZAC while in Australia.
The Aussies put Americans to shame. They take their military nationalism seriously.
To: Ronald77
Welcome to the Canteen, Ronald77.
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posted on
04/24/2022 5:54:57 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
G’Day ML...((HUGS))...you and Tippy have a fun day? Does she care about her nice comfy crate?
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posted on
04/24/2022 5:56:38 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
My mother lost 3 uncles at Gallipoli ...
To: radu
Good evening, radu, and thanks for helping honor our troops and our allies.
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posted on
04/24/2022 6:13:13 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks Kathy!
An Aussie friend sent me a few pictures today.
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posted on
04/24/2022 6:44:50 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Sic Semper Tyrannis)
To: radu
No early morning phone calls...I did get in a couple extra 90 minute “naps”, and then took the opportunity to just enjoy the sun shining on my chair.
Hope you were able to get some good rest after your busy, busy day.
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posted on
04/24/2022 6:53:42 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: cuz1961
Thanks, cuz1961, for helping honor our allies.
And we thank you for your service to our country.
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posted on
04/24/2022 6:57:32 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Are you getting some rest? Do you get to rest and relax this coming week?
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posted on
04/24/2022 7:01:59 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: marktwain
Did you get to experience the parade?
I was visiting once, as well, and unbeknownst to me, I stumbled over an ANZAC parade. It was fantastic!! So many marchers of ALL ages! It was impressive.
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posted on
04/24/2022 7:07:18 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
It sounds like you had a really good day!
I got some good sleep as well and haven’t done much today. Tootsies are sore. They aren’t used to hours of walking on concrete floors. LOL
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posted on
04/24/2022 7:13:03 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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