Tomorrow, April 25th, is ANZAC Day - a day where we pause to remember and show our respects to all those who have fought in war to protect the freedoms that we enjoy today. This day is not a celebration of war, but rather a time for us to express our thanks and gratitude for all that we enjoy in our lives.
The Ode of Remembrance is the fourth verse from Laurence Binyon's poem, For the Fallen. This ode is particularly significant on ANZAC day and you will hear it and see it throughout the day.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.
The Ode of Remembrance is the fourth verse from Laurence Binyon's poem, For the Fallen. This ode is particularly significant on ANZAC day and you will hear it and see it throughout the day.
The Last Post is also very significant on ANZAC Day as it signals the end of the day and time to retire for the evening. In terms of ANZAC Day it acts as a final farwell to fallen soldiers.
Whatever you are doing tomorrow I hope you take a minute to pause and reflect on the brutality of war and those who gave the supreme sacrifice for our freedoms.
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