Anzac Day 2009

[Garpal Gumnut]

Let us all "Stand to" on Anzac Day.

Such a great sacrifice was made for us who call ourselves Australian.

gg

 

[sting]

Let Us Pray
Prayer of the Royal Australian Regiment

O God, We who have served in the Royal Australian Regiment, consecrate
ourselves to you by giving ourselves ,body and spirit to your service and to
the service of our fellow man.

Cleanse from us everything that could mar this service
Grant that we may live our lives that at all times we put our duty first.
Help us to think wisely ,to speak rightly ,to resolve bravely, to act kindly
and to live purely.

Give us the courage to defend the cause of justice, freedom, truth and
the right to liberty.

this we ask through Christ our Lord
Amen

 

[sting]

I WAS THAT WHICH OTHERS DID NOT WANT TO BE.
I WENT WHERE OTHERS FEARED TO GO,
AND DID WHAT OTHERS FAILED TO DO.
I ASKED NOTHING FROM THOSE WHO GAVE NOTHING,
AND RELUCTANTLY ACCEPTED THE THOUGHT OF
ETERNAL LONELINESS ...SHOULD I FAIL.
I HAVE SEEN THE FACE OF TERROR;
FELT THE STINGING COLD OF FEAR;
AND ENJOYED THE SWEET TASTE Of A MOMENTS LOVE.
I HAVE CRIED, PAINED, AND HOPED ...BUT MOST OF ALL,
I HAVE LIVED TIMES OTHERS WOULD SAY WERE BEST FORGOTTEN.
AT LEAST SOMEDAY I WILL BE ABLE TO SAY THAT I WAS PROUD OF

WHAT I WAS...
A SOLDIER

 

[GumbyLearner]

While the news of Ms Helicar has done the rounds this week about Asbestos exposure and her subsequent resignation from the board of AMP.

Let's hope the Government can do their best to help our sailors and
not forget those who have had their lives cut short through asbestos related diseases in their dutiful service to our country.

Navy defies asbestos safety laws
http://www.theage.com.au/national/navy-defies-asbestos-safety-laws-20090106-7b6l.html?page=-1

AUSTRALIAN sailors are being exposed to deadly asbestos fibres because the navy continues to use contaminated parts, years after they were outlawed.

- Navy using outlawed parts
- Contaminated with asbestos
- Sailors, civilians exposed to risk

Thousands of sailors and civilian contractors are likely to have come into contact with the potentially lethal carcinogen, a report seen by Australian Defence Force chiefs says.

The ADF could face fines of more than $100 million for breaches of work safety laws and the cost could soar by millions more dollars if sailors, as predicted, contract lung cancer or other diseases as a result of their exposure.

A risk assessment prepared by defence contractor SYPAQ Systems — and obtained by The Age under freedom-of-information laws — said "thousands of personnel" could have been exposed to chrysotile asbestos, a known cancer-causing agent.

The report said the risk to personnel was significant, exposure to asbestos was almost certain and the consequences were "potentially catastrophic".

http://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3156

Lest We Forget

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

Let Us Pray
Prayer of the Royal Australian Regiment

O God, We who have served in the Royal Australian Regiment, consecrate
ourselves to you by giving ourselves ,body and spirit to your service and to
the service of our fellow man.

Cleanse from us everything that could mar this service
Grant that we may live our lives that at all times we put our duty first.
Help us to think wisely ,to speak rightly ,to resolve bravely, to act kindly
and to live purely.

Give us the courage to defend the cause of justice, freedom, truth and
the right to liberty.

this we ask through Christ our Lord
Amen

I WAS THAT WHICH OTHERS DID NOT WANT TO BE.
I WENT WHERE OTHERS FEARED TO GO,
AND DID WHAT OTHERS FAILED TO DO.
I ASKED NOTHING FROM THOSE WHO GAVE NOTHING,
AND RELUCTANTLY ACCEPTED THE THOUGHT OF
ETERNAL LONELINESS ...SHOULD I FAIL.
I HAVE SEEN THE FACE OF TERROR;
FELT THE STINGING COLD OF FEAR;
AND ENJOYED THE SWEET TASTE Of A MOMENTS LOVE.
I HAVE CRIED, PAINED, AND HOPED ...BUT MOST OF ALL,
I HAVE LIVED TIMES OTHERS WOULD SAY WERE BEST FORGOTTEN.
AT LEAST SOMEDAY I WILL BE ABLE TO SAY THAT I WAS PROUD OF

WHAT I WAS...
A SOLDIER

Lest We Forget.

gg

 

[Kez180]

Just got back from dawn service followed by some breaky! Good to see a packed crowd even though the weather was terrible!

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

Just got back from dawn service followed by some breaky! Good to see a packed crowd even though the weather was terrible!

A good turnout here.

Off to bed.

gg

 

[explod]

Heading down to the march at Hastings 1030. My grandson will march in in full uniform present. Just been posted to WA to begin his 9 months as a Sub Engineer. Got his results yesterday and duxed the engineering course.

I wear my Dad's medals and remember also my Grandfather who returned and married his best mates(killed in action) wife. He lost his life in France and a Son he never saw My Step Uncle Jack who went down on the Sydney.

A sad but happy day

 

[Solly]

Lest we forget........

 

[sting]

Went to the Dawn service this morning, first one in six yrs I wasnt part of the service except to march.

Got home 10hrs later, had to make up for the yrs of no drinking between services.

This years sevices were well attended with I have noticed a growing number of NZ vets and people in attendance over the last couple of years.