Friday, April 25, 2008
ANZAC Day
25 April, ANZAC day - this day marks the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops on the beaches of Gallipoli. It has become a day to remember those who have fought and died in the defence of their country. It is a day to pause and reflect, not a day to celebrate or commemorate war.
“The Ode” is a central part of the ceremonies and services to mark this day.
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
The Ode is the fourth stanza from “The Fallen” by Laurence Binyon which can be found in full here.
“You can’t coach that”
