“Today in modern Australia, Remembrance Day is the day we pause to reflect upon the political, economic and religious freedoms that we enjoy, that have been underwritten for us and delivered by two million Australian men and women who wear and have worn the uniform of
our three service,” he told Sky News. "If we’re not directly affected by fires, I think we have a responsibility to observe a minute of silence at 11am to reflect on the sacrifices and spirit of mateship that binds us in the face of adversity.” Image: News Corp Australia
Cut the BS. They never thought they was fighting for politicians & rich corporate bosses to increase the wage difference between them & low paid workers. They never fought for criminals to be given light sentences.They fought for the Australian pensioner/worker to be treated fair
We do. And we remember the negligent incompetence of the British command who sent so many Australians to an early death.
Which is true. We mourn for all soldiers no matter what cultural, sexual or religious creeds. Lest we forget.
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