The flame burns, representing our eternal gratefulness for their sacrifice.
The list is never ending.. the poppies, a colourful reminder for us all.
The monument in Canberra is absolutely beautiful, perfectly maintained, and chock full of interesting information and artifacts from so many wars..
Inside, there are helpful veterans giving heartfelt guided tours.. it has a very different impact hearing about war from someone who really knows.
I love the War Memorial, that might sound strange but i'm married into military & raised military, my 4 children go to the closest schools to the War Memorial & i just feel it's part of us. When my husband is at war, the children can't bring themselves to go with me, so i go alone, i go often. Very sad to see many names in the latest wars of people we know, every ANZAC & Rememberance Day is extremely emotional. I'm so glad you visited & enjoyed it, especially at this time of year. Just thrilled this year i'll have my husband to share ANZAC day with, rather than him away. Enjoy your long weekend with true meaning. Love Posie
ReplyDeleteI've never been to the War Memorial buy it looks to be a very interesting and solemn place. Anzac day is a very important day, whether we are connected to war, past and present or not at all x
ReplyDeleteWhatever our beliefs may be, never forget those brave men and women who have served and protected our country.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
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Karena
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hi flick, its an amazing place for sure! Hope that you and your family have a wonderful, safe happy and chocolatey easter!
ReplyDeletelove and hugs, Laura xx
How timely for you guys to be in Canberra to visit the memorial. I've never been but would like to some day. Enjoy your Easter with your gorgeous girls xx
ReplyDeleteHi Flick
ReplyDeleteANZAC Day has always been important in our family and coincided with my mum's birthday.. thinking of both my parents today.. and my grandfather
Hope you and the family had a lovely easter.. xxx Julie
Hi there:) How are your travels going? I hope you are enjoying lovely weather.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to the war memorial before. It looks like a very interesting and special place to visit, to take the time to remember.
I hope you're having a great Easter. xo
What beautiful images Flick. Thanks for sharing. Mr Paper Tree was a Officer in the Army until we got married, so Anzac day is important to us.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great Easter. Michelle
Beautiful.
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