This war memorial is located at the entrance of the Sydney War Cemetery. It honours the World War 2 servicemen who died in New South Wales and whose ashes were scattered or who rest in places where full commemoration could not be given.
I have suddenly become aware of just how close the Second World War came to Australia. Of course I knew it from books, but somehow it has finally sunk in.
Jerusalem also commemorated ANZAC Day this morning. Please come see the cemetery in a few hours, after I get the post together. Here or there, it is a very moving day.
Of my years of living here in Australia and married to a person who had ancestors that fought during the WW1 I get goosebumps everytime I see ceremony such as ANZAC day... great tribute Jim for this weekend's occasion
wow: all these nzers and aussies who died at galipoli so far fromhome and detached from the cause. who knows anything about ww1 anymore? now that im back i should be able to follow you regualrly again. fondly, lee
«Louis» is commenting here on all three of your ANZAC posts. He hopes that many North American readers will visit and learn something - the sacrifices of the ANZAC troops in both World Wars is not well-known in North America.
Golly I have enjoyed your wander through Rookwood over the last week or so, Jim. I have not peeped in every day, but catch up each time. I have still not found my way out there ... gets bumped by other things. This retirement lark is hard going ...
I have suddenly become aware of just how close the Second World War came to Australia. Of course I knew it from books, but somehow it has finally sunk in.
ReplyDeleteGood to have a special place for them.
ReplyDeleteJerusalem also commemorated ANZAC Day this morning. Please come see the cemetery in a few hours, after I get the post together.
Here or there, it is a very moving day.
A very nice memorial to the wonderful men who gave their lives for freedom!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fitting tribute to such brave men who fought valiantly.
ReplyDeleteHapy day.
ReplyDeleteBeing of German origin, still feel as if owing an excuse.
ReplyDeleteMay you have a wonderful start into the new week.
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Of my years of living here in Australia and married to a person who had ancestors that fought during the WW1 I get goosebumps everytime I see ceremony such as ANZAC day... great tribute Jim for this weekend's occasion
ReplyDeleteYou continue to amaze me with all there is at Rookwood.
ReplyDeleteJan, Rookwood really is a remarkable place. It's so big too and I discover something new every time I visit.
ReplyDeletewow: all these nzers and aussies who died at galipoli so far fromhome and detached from the cause. who knows anything about ww1 anymore? now that im back i should be able to follow you regualrly again. fondly, lee
ReplyDelete«Louis» is commenting here on all three of your ANZAC posts. He hopes that many North American readers will visit and learn something - the sacrifices of the ANZAC troops in both World Wars is not well-known in North America.
ReplyDeleteHi Jbar, the photo on the right is very cool... I love it...
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J Bar: Nicely shown, a sad time for all the world.
ReplyDeleteGolly I have enjoyed your wander through Rookwood over the last week or so, Jim. I have not peeped in every day, but catch up each time. I have still not found my way out there ... gets bumped by other things. This retirement lark is hard going ...
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