Today was ANZAC Day. It is an interesting observation for me. In Australia, ANZAC day freezes the city. There is nothing open. Really nothing! No shops. No coffee houses. No petrol stations. I think the only thing open is the 7 11. During the minute silence in Samford, cars literally stopped in the street. The only sound were the birds in the trees and an occasional baby crying. It was awe inspiring. It was amazing. In the ANZAC day service they read the names of all of those who had died in the wars that Australia has fought as a federated country and that was eye opening. More and more I think that the kids are seeing more respect not just for those who fought in the past but also those who are fighting now.
My grandfather went to Gallipoli and fought in France in WW1. His brother died in his arms in France and he returned different. I hope at some point to have more information to give to my son. About his Great Grandfather and about loyalty and bravery. Most of all I hope that there will never be a time that he has to face that type of warfare. More and more I hope that no one has to fight.
Levi and Harry here watched the parade and at times they played with the iphone to keep their attention but they were both very good and sat and stood when they should, sang the anthem and were silent on cue.
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