IT IS ANZAC DAY IN AUSTRALIA(Monday, April 25)

Per Wiki:

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day was originally devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in the Gallipoli Campaign, their first engagement in the First World War (1914–1918).

ANZAC Day is Australia's version of our Memorial Day. It is a very solemn day in the country. It is often observed in neighborhoods where people come outside, light candles, and someone plays "The Last Post" and "Reveille" on a bugle or violin or electric guitar...whatever instrument they may have.

Of course, there are much larger ceremonies.

I've been to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra and the National ANZAC Memorial in Melbourne, where they perform The Last Post daily. In Canberra, there is a daily ceremony where families of lost soldiers are honored. It is very moving and emotional. The Aussies really get it when it comes to this. Everyone is "all in". It's not just about having a day off, a long three day weekend, and sales at Bunning's (Home Depot).

If you care to have a look you can see it here starting about 1:30 central time today at this link (actual ceremony should be around 3:15, but don't quote me on that):

ABC Australia Youtube, mate

It's really worth a watch.



This is the Australian War Memorial in Canberra where they do the daily Last Post ceremony. Very few dry eyes during this.


Young man playing The Last Post in his yard as neighbors look on. This was during the pandemic, but seriously, do you think your neighbors would get out of bed on a holiday at 6 am for this? I'm gonna say mine wouldn't. Maybe if it had been a long time tradition.