Today is ANZAC day. The day we remember all the soliders who have fought for us. I thought it would be a fitting day to post the photos that Tom and I took when we visited the Australian War Memorial in Canberra last year.
This photo shows the remains of the HMAS Sydney. Tom's Gran's brother died on this Ship. The ship was lost off the coast of WA and sank without a trace. This exhibit shows it's only remains, a lifeboat and a life-vest.
The poppy up the top is the one that we put in for Gran's brother.
This next photo is of the HMAS Australia. My Grandad Bob's brother Jack died on the HMAS Australia. What I found out from this exhibit was that the men who died on this ship were killed by the kamakazie pilots who attacked the ship.
Here is a picture of me pointing out the poppy that we placed for Uncle Jack Annear.
Despite the smiling faces it was a very sombre reminder of the price that was paid by our relatives so we could have the freedom we now enjoy.
Lest we forget.
3 comments:
I know this might sound silly, but these photo's brought tears to my eyes. I am very touched that you visited the war museum and that you checked out Uncle Jack's name. Thank you my darling, sensitive daughter.
Lovingly, Mum xx
The price of freedom is always so great -it's very moving to me that someone your age would pay such respect to those who gave the ultimate. Thanks for sharing such a touching a special post.
Blessings!
I'm a patient Mum still waiting for those photo's of Adelaide! (As if you haven't got better things to do with your time!). And besides, we had a May Day holiday here yesterday and it was a perfect day!
Love you heaps daughty, Mumzy xx
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