Anzac Day 2023 – In An Uncertain World
At the Dawn Service at Coogee beach, a powerful reminder of the sacrifice of the young men who went to Gallipoli was shown with a live stream from the beach. An Afghan veteran was shown sitting on the beach with a spot light on him. He was surrounded by red poppy flowers and with the sound of the waves crashing on the shore he began to read a letter.
A son writing to his mother before being shipped out Gallipoli. He tells her not worry about him as by chance if I die, I die knowing that I am a soldier serving to protect my country. I am single, but worry about those who are fathers, brothers, and husbands who have family that will be left behind.
Such was the unselfishness of the highest order that this “digger” has for his comrades and nation. He never made it back his body was never found.
People of many nations, who are now Australians, including First Nation peoples, recognise the ANZAC spirit:
- The freedoms that were hard fought
- Mateship
- Giving everyone a fair go
- Being a larrikin
- Loyal
- Courage against the odds
- Inventiveness
- Unselfish acts
This is now seen with the people who came to the Dawn service; all ages, all religions, and all cultural background. They all know what we have in Australia, and New Zealand, is precious and needs to be honoured and protected.
This spirit, born from the reality of bloody conflict, by young men, who are the same age as my sons, is the certainty in this uncertain world.
Lest we forget.
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