FReeper Canteen ~ ANZAC DAY, April 25th ~ 25 April 2022

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen presents…. ~

ANZAC DAY, April 25th

Last Post - click

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 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;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.

In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve 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 - click

MAORI 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.

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[luvie]

We must remember them...or who will?

[radu]

I hear ya on the wind going away. We don’t have all the sand blowing around like y’all do but it’s still irritating when it goes on and on and on. It’s been blowing every day here for over a week though it dies down every night.

I was tickled pink to get to ride in the APC. The others rode in it last year when the guy who owns it took it up there before we reopened. I wasn’t there that day and was so disappointed. Yesterday made up for it though.
Boss Man took that shot just before we took off. We rode around the field in back of the museum and raced up and down the gravel parking lot on the other side of the building several times. It hadn’t been driven since last year and needed the ‘cobwebs’ blown out. :-)
Then came back up and went out into the parking lot in front and he parked it close to the road for a while.

It was a little while before my feet touched the ground again. LOL That ride was so much fun.

[luvie]

It looked like a blast! I wouldn’t have had to be asked twice to ride in it. Those moments don’t come around very often. With pigtails flying! :)

[radu]

They never have to ask twice if I’d like to ride in one of the vehicles. LOL It doesn’t happen often but when it does, I’m THERE!

The pigtails were definitely flying several times during the ride. :-)

[The Mayor]

Delivery to Alabama, pick up tomorrow

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Monday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

Were you able to take Gizmo out for some fun yesterday? It’s looked a bit soggy over there over the past 24 hours. that front is a sloooooooow mover.

[naturalman1975]

This Australian veteran thanks you for posting this.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them

Lest we Forget

[luvie]

I hope you get more chances to ride in it or any other cool vehicles that they bring in that can be driven.

I’m fading fast. I think I’ll finish this show and crash. 7:30 was waaaaaaay too early this morning. Peaches kept trying to talk me into going back to sleep. LOL! See ya tomorrow!

[E.G.C.]

It was and we didn't get to spend much time over there because it was raining and there was some thunder which spooked Giz.

I was however able to get 2 headshots of him yesterday while we were there.

Today is forecast to be much nicer today however so I should be able to have more pics tomorrow morning here. 😀

[radu]

There will be more opportunities, I’m sure. Several vehicles are operable. We had 8 or 9 in a Christmas parade last year and I rode in a 3/4-ton weapons carrier that day.
The one I really want to ride in is the Camp Forrest fire truck the museum bought and restored. Camp Forrest was a significant part of WWII history and it was local.
Maybe one day .....

Get some good sleep tonight and enjoy cooler temps tomorrow.

[radu]

I’m surprised you went out there at all with the weather so crummy. At least y’all got out of the house for a little while.

It’s moved out of your area at last and is sloooooowly working its way over here. You two will be good to go for your daily romp. :-)

[left that other site]

She is still learning her “Puppy Manners” but is so eager to pleae that I think we will get that all straightened out soon.

She’s SO affectionate! A real “Cuddle-Bug”. :-)

[luvie]

Howdy EGC! ((hugs)) Sorry your trip to the lake got cut short due to the rain, but hopefully things will work out better today. Gizmo sure looks like he's ready for more fun in this shot!

[luvie]

Howdy doooo, Early Birds!
I tried to sleep
...but just couldn't close my Night Owl Eyes!
Now I'm payin' for it. LOL!
But, except for the wind, it's a very nice day.
Cool and mostly cloudy.
Wishing for rain. Probably will miss us.
Anyhooooo....y'all all have a Mahv'lus Monday
....and a Wonderful Week!
And hope you have nice weather there!
((((hugs))))