ANZAC Day post.

I realise its late but with that time zone thing its not too far behind.



Sadly we also lost three air force personal when their Iroquois went down in low overcast and high winds.

It serves to remind all that what we do is dangerous on a good day and we didn't stop doing it after Gallipoli. There is always media comments to effect that the old soldiers are dying off and this will eventually reduce ANZAC Day attendances. In reality the numbers continue ton increase both in New Zealand and Australia because we remain active in armed conflicts and will continue to do so. We are not just remembering those who died in the two media approved wars, but in all wars and even in "peace time".

My ANZAC remembrances encompass one great great uncle who served in South Africa, seven who served in First World War winning two Military Medals between them and managing to avoid becoming casualties at Gallipoli including the legendary fight for Chunuk Bair. Eight great uncles and my grand father who volunteered to confront tyranny in the Second World War. On occasion when we are in the same place I stand next to my father who served through 37 1/2 years of the subsequent "peace" which means he served in two wars, three "police actions" and two "emergencies" and one crisis. In particular for Stephen David James Pickworth and Hohepa Anthony Timutimu. Professional soldiers.