Anzac Day - 25th April

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, and is commemorated by both countries on 25 April every year to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. It now more broadly commemorates all those who died and served in military operations for their countries. Anzac Day is also observed in the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tonga. It is no longer observed as a national holiday in Samoa.

Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. The acronym ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, whose soldiers were known as Anzacs. Anzac Day remains one of the most important national occasions of both Australia and New Zealand. This is a rare instance of two sovereign countries not only sharing the same remembrance day, but making reference to both countries in its name.

Lest We Forget.

 

o.o oddly named day, but its definitely nice to honor those that have fallen in duty of ones country, or even those that simply served. Its a great sacrifice to make and I hope any and all countries can have the same respect for those brave enough to step up to the cause.

Lest we forget ;-;

 

Its nice to remember the fight that old people did so we can live "free" as we live today!!

 

I always find it important to remember days that celebrate those who died for us to enjoy our everyday freedoms. It's nice to see you being appreciative.

 

Well, we are a multinational community, so I don't know why you posted.
Whatever, let's celebrate dead people who we don't know and of course our celebration goes nowhere because they are dead. They get paid for fighting in wars, as long as it's not a voluntary and free of charge thing to do (and I seriously doubt it) it's not worth a full day.
But then, that is my opinion, you either agree or disagree, not hate.

 

i like public holidays.

 

Some of these people had no choice weather to go to war or not, they go forced to. Your attitude to the people who risked their lifes for us to live peacefully is immature, if it wasn't for them, you never know, you could be dead right now.

I hope your ashamed of yourself.

 

I will reserve this reply for myself and I will edit it tommorow as my phone sux at this.

 

*Plays the last post*
Lest we forget <3

 

Awesome post. Got up early this morning for the anzac parade
Have to remember those who lost their lives for their countrymen.
Public holiday is also a bonus!

 

its like "araw ng kagitingan" in the philippines celebrated every 9th of April