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31st July 13, 11:59 PM
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 Originally Posted by Grizzled Ian
Thank you Silk,
It is important to us to know that the memory of our grandfathers' and great-grandfathers' generation is respected still in Europe. Our governments contribute (I am sure) to the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission around the world, which I have seen in France, Gallipoli, and Kanchanaburi in Thailand. It adds a real human dimension at the personal level to know of such happenings as the pipers of Holland, the daily evening service at the Menin Gate in Ypres, and the inscription above the school in Villers-Bretonneux, "N'oubliez jamais l'Australie". It means a lot to know that ordinary people remember.
Yes it really does! I confess I shed a few tears when I saw pics and videos of all they do to honour our dead.
Does Australia have any particular area of the world where she took great losses in the world wars and/or formed a special bond with any particular country? Any particular war memorial outside of Australia that would mean a lot for you to see? I dream of seeing Vimy Ridge but I also want to see Holten and others too.
Silk
Last edited by Silk; 1st August 13 at 12:03 AM.
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1st August 13, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Silk
Yes it really does! I confess I shed a few tears when I saw pics and videos of all they do to honour our dead. Does Australia have any particular area of the world where she took great losses in the world wars and/or formed a special bond with any particular country? Any particular war memorial outside of Australia that would mean a lot for you to see? I dream of seeing Vimy Ridge but I also want to see Holten and others too.Silk
Most certainly, where do you want to start, Boer war the Bushveldt Carbineers in the Northern Transvaal , WWl at Gallipolli in Turkey, the Western Front France, The Australian Lighthorse at Bersheeba. WWll, the Kakoda Track PNG, Changi Thai-Burma Railway (start to finish), France in numerous areas, The Desert Rats of Tobruk.
Shoot straight you bastards. Don't make a mess of it. Harry (Breaker) Harbord Morant - Bushveldt Carbineers
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1st August 13, 04:00 AM
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You can't drive far in northern France and Belgium without spotting another CWGC cemetery, from east of Amiens and fanning north and south throughout the British sector. It requires steely determination to resist stopping at every one, just to say "G'day" to any Aussies who might be resting there.
There is also a memorial to each of the five Australian divisions, located from Polygon Wood in Belgium to Pozieres, and the bronze map at each one shows all five, and other sites of special significance to Australia, including the main Australian memorial just north of Villers-Bretonneux. I have also been to a CWGC cemetery west of Caen to visit My Good Lady's uncle, aircrew shot down on the night of 5-6 June 1944.
But you will find memorials of significance to Canada and Newfoundland when you make your visit, all lovingly tended, peaceful, restful places....
Grizzled Ian
XMTS teaches much about formal kilt wear, but otherwise,
... the kilt is clothes, what you wear with it should be what you find best suits you and your lifestyle. (Anne the Pleater) "Sometimes, it is better not to know the facts" (Father Bill)
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1st August 13, 05:26 AM
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The Dutch certainly don't forget and they teach their young to respect and honour all those who have come before in defence of their freedom. Lest we forget.
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1st August 13, 09:26 AM
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Very very touching.. typing this with very watery eyes....
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1st August 13, 11:34 AM
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Lest we forget...
Some pictures in this thread from 2010 that you may find interesting.
Apologies if you've already seen it.
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1st August 13, 11:57 AM
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1st August 13, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by English Bloke
Great pictures ....Thanks
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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3rd August 13, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by English Bloke
Apologies entirely unwarranted, John, let me assure you. Going through your thread kept me from sewing pleats for half an hour, it was a special start to the day. Thanks mate,
Grizzled Ian
XMTS teaches much about formal kilt wear, but otherwise,
... the kilt is clothes, what you wear with it should be what you find best suits you and your lifestyle. (Anne the Pleater) "Sometimes, it is better not to know the facts" (Father Bill)
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5th August 13, 09:40 AM
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Thanks for all the great posts. Here is a good video about World War II Cemeteries in Normandy. I too thought I would never make it over there to visit but my husband, son and I made the trek in 2008. My great uncle and a cousin are both buried at Bretteville-sur-laize near Cintheaux.
http://youtu.be/WPBEjvM6Vi4
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I was not aware of France and Australia having forged a bond from the world wars till now so I learned something new today too. 
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