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By: Alicia Jane

Alicia Jane — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:43:37 +0000

I was there this year (feeling pretty tired right now) and it was all the above and more. There were a few Australian’s behaving in an embrarssing manner at Lone Pine- mostly in response to Julia being there (why is it okay to treat our PM like any other celeb and holler innapropriate comments her way?!) Otherwise this was amazing. I am over in Turkey for a few weeks on a Uni Study tour, working with Turkish students in order to work together to come up with ideas for commemorating together in 2015- and believe me, their feelings are just as strong and proud as ours, an amazing and inspirational bunch infact considering it was their country being invated.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:38:50 +0000

Kitten, I sincerely hope you don’t cop criticism for your opinion. One of the over-riding themes I took away from being at Anzac Cove last year, was just that.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:31:30 +0000

I was at Anzac Cove last year for Anzac Day … I built it in to my overseas travels because it was something I wanted to do so much.

I have to say, my thoughts were similar to the girl from Melbourne in your story, Sarah…I was standing there cold, wearing my gloves, beanie and thermals and all I could imagine was how it must of been for the Diggers. Just the other day, walking down the street, freezing my butt off, I was taken back to that moment (and gave myself a mental kick up the bum)!

I know its been said, but its true…no book I’ve read, movie I’ve seen, or even heck the 12 week uni course I did which was entirely about the experience of war taught me as much as that one night, and being at Lone Pine was one of the most moving experiences I’ve ever had.

Lest we forget.

By: Steph

Steph — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:16:17 +0000

Another lovely post Sarah, thank you.

By: Kate Hunter

Kate Hunter — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:12:41 +0000

Hey, this is a confusing one. We checked and are going with Seriously’s use. The term ANZAC refers to the Corps. It has morphed into a word which is why it is now considered correct to use the term ‘Anzac’ when referring to the cove etc. We all agree though, the soldiers, the place and the day all deserve respect

By: Seriously

Seriously — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:10:22 +0000

Actually, if you read the background of the word ‘Anzac’ on the Department of Veteran Affairs website, you will see that whilst it is an acronym, it quickly became a word itself.

Have a read, it’s quite interesting really…

http://www.dva.gov.au/commems_oawg/commemorations/protection_of_Anzac/Pages/background.aspx

By: Kitten

Kitten — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:56:30 +0000

Thought-provoking analogy, which I bet will cop a bit of criticism. I think what I am learning about today is that I don’t care what country anyone comes from, or what side they were on, they obviously believed in what they were fighting for and the circumstances in which they endured were horrific and the losses terribly sad.

By: Kathy W

Kathy W — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:30:42 +0000

Yes, it’s ANZAC, which is an acronym – and as such is spelt all in capitals.

Check the Australian War Memorial website.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:27:30 +0000

No, naming conventions are ANZAC and ANZACs.