ANZAC Day is Australia's and New Zealand's day. A day to remember those
who went on before us. Probably a good day for those who remain to hug
their kids and their wives, and then go out to some quiet place,
seemingly by yourself, and speak to those whom nobody who "wasn't there"
can see. Not a time when you need some brash Yank barging in on your
reflections.
On the day after however, please accept the good wishes from one "old
soldier" (actually, a Marine, and not so old in body as in mind). In a
world where "those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it", let me
assure you, there are those of us who will never forget our "mates".
Time and generations separate the present from the past, but the lessons
and legends passed down through time are firmly in place, "Waltzing
Matilda" is still the official song of the First Marine Division (U.S.),
and that dang hat with the upturned brim still looks dashing as all get
out.
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he who sheds his blood
with me this day upon this field shall be my brother..."
Well, ANZAC, and all who serve from 25 April '15 to this day...
Semper Fi, mates, from your Yank brethren!
Bill Benson
Sgt. USMC (1984-1997)
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