[finn4life]

So today is of course Anzac Day, it is the most important day in the Australian calender.
On the 25th of April in 1915 the Anzacs landed at Gallipolli to fight a war, we now commemorate this day, but not only for those who fought on that day 97 years ago, but all servicemen in all positions who all serve/have served.

I attended a local Anzac tribute this morning, i froze my tits off but it felt good and i left feeling patriotic and keen to join the defence force.
It is important to respect and remember and understand what our country fought for, this doesn't apply to just Anzac Day, it applies to any commemorative event anywhere in any country.

Who else here attended Anzac day? And who else here attends these commemorative events anywhere for anything?

Information on Anzac day if you are interested. This is full of links leading up to events of Anzac Day, what happened on Anzac Day and why it happened. - http://www.anzacsite.gov.au/1landing/

Fellow Australians:
Lest We Forget.
We Will Remember Them.

This post has been edited by finn4life on Wednesday, Apr 25 2012, 01:13

[nightwalker83]

Both my mum and dad maternal grandfathers fought in the first world war.

[Icarus]

Obviously being a non-Australian, I don't celebrate Anzac Day, but Canada has something similar. We celebrate Remembrance Day on November 11 of each year to pay tribute to our war dead and those who are currently fighting on behalf of Canada.

[nightwalker83]

QUOTE (Icarus @ Wednesday, Apr 25 2012, 11:55)

Obviously being a non-Australian, I don't celebrate Anzac Day, but Canada has something similar. We celebrate Remembrance Day on November 11 of each year to pay tribute to our war dead and those who are currently fighting on behalf of Canada.

No, that is different! We celebrate Remembrance day to. This is what Anzac Day is about.

[Jay]

Caaaaaaaaarn the DOns

Seriously though my grandad was RAF, first ANZAC day without him

[finn4life]

QUOTE (nightwalker83 @ Wednesday, Apr 25 2012, 12:28)

QUOTE (Icarus @ Wednesday, Apr 25 2012, 11:55) Obviously being a non-Australian, I don't celebrate Anzac Day, but Canada has something similar. We celebrate Remembrance Day on November 11 of each year to pay tribute to our war dead and those who are currently fighting on behalf of Canada. No, that is different! We celebrate Remembrance day to. This is what Anzac Day is about.

It is similar mate, its to remember those lost.

Jay, that's sad stuff, some of my mates get very emotional on Anzac day.

[Dragonjack]

All of those Men & Women and Those Who die In the War...

Lest We Forget.
We Will Remember Them

[Officer620]

QUOTE (nightwalker83 @ Wednesday, Apr 25 2012, 11:28)

QUOTE (Icarus @ Wednesday, Apr 25 2012, 11:55) Obviously being a non-Australian, I don't celebrate Anzac Day, but Canada has something similar. We celebrate Remembrance Day on November 11 of each year to pay tribute to our war dead and those who are currently fighting on behalf of Canada. No, that is different! We celebrate Remembrance day to. This is what Anzac Day is about.

It is vital to remember that we do not 'celebrate' ANZAC Day, but instead 'commemorate' it with services.

Lest we forget.

Cheers.

[nightwalker83]

QUOTE (finn4life @ Wednesday, Apr 25 2012, 12:53)

It is similar mate, its to remember those lost.

Although, I think it was more to do with the first major battle than anything thing else. Whereas remembrance day is is about all conflicts. Anzac Day marks the beginning and Remembrance Day marks what they thought would be the end of wars for Australia and New Zealand. Although, they couldn't predict what was to come.

[reaper x550]

I'm out at the central QLD coal fields, would of loved to be at a ANZAC service though

[Triple Penetration]

I never would have known about this, if not for GTAForums. This kind of brave move in WW1 inspires me very much, too bad it wasn't succesful.

Maybe next time.

[Cole Phelps Gta]

My stomach feels like sh*t. I'm seriously considering never drinking again. Man i hate the side effects of drinking. I went to sleep at like 6:30pm and finally got some solid sleep after 5:30am. i was just laying their feeling like sh*t all night sleeping at points. But it felt like i was awake all night.

But what a day i had. What a day!!!!!!!! I started drinking at like 1:30pm and was gambling at the R.S.L. I was having a great time and i seemed to win more than i lost. It was like a beatiful dream and because i was wasted for most of it. The whole day felt hazy. I ended up playing 2up at another pub and man was that fun. I love two up. I was betting $20 a hand which is just crazy for me. Then i spent like $15 on 2 drinks. I woke up this mourning with a awful hangover and minus $50 in my wallet. That made me feel boss considering how much i would off spent on drinks and gambling

It was a great day.

I know it's supposed to be a day for remembering the soilders but i think that's what they would want me to do. Have a fun day where everyone gets along and treats each other with respect. Shame it's not like that everyday


Edit : Sorry i didn't think this thread was supposed to be taken 100% seriously sorry if i've offended anyone. That's what i did on anzac day and i'm not going to lie about it

This post has been edited by Cole Phelps Gta on Thursday, Apr 26 2012, 10:54