The Sydney War Cemetery is adjacent to the Garden of Rememberance at Rookwood Necropolis. It has the graves of service personnel who died during Word War 2, or soon after. The Cross of Sacrifice identifies British Commonwealth war cemeteries across the world. Today is Anzac Day, which commemorates those who have served and died in wars. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and the date marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Anzac forces during the First World War at Gallipoli, Turkey. At commemorations and services such as those held on Anzac Day we say 'Lest We Forget' or in other words 'so that we should not forget'.
All honor to the troops.
ReplyDeleteMay we all never again need huge war cemeteries.
Lest We Forget. Never.
ReplyDeleteAll honor to the troops, I am praying the same for Thai troops who are on duty in Bangkok now.
ReplyDeleteWe Will Remember Them. Lest We Forget.
ReplyDeleteGood to see the photos today.
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A sunny Autumn day to commemorate our fallen soldiers.
ReplyDeletePristine lawns, roses... such a stark contrast to the horror they must've faced.
Lest we forget.
All honor to the troops.
ReplyDeleteI am really touched!
Hope you're having a great weekend!
Betty
It looks a peaceful place to be resting. The sad thing is I bet the ages on the tomb stones are too young to be there.
ReplyDeleteMay there be no war in future.
ReplyDeleteSome great photos for Anzac Day! Dina in Jerusalem, you and others have posted some interesting photos and information about that important holiday on which to remember!
ReplyDeleteLest we forget.I visited the war memorial in Kundasang, Sabah which honours the POWs who died in the Sandakan Death Marches. Tragic.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Every country respects and honors their troops. They are the ones who have to defend the country. Many a times time they risk their lives just for politics and dump leaders.
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