ANZAC Day - 25th April 2009
ANZAC Day is upon us again. A day filled with great pride and tinged with sadness for me – I march in memory of my grandfather Jim Seiver, who fought in World War 2 as a member of the 2/11 A.I.F Battalion in Crete, and who passed away in February 2007.
Mum and I caught up with the remaining diggers from the 2/11th (sadly the numbers had dropped since the past march) for a pre-march chat and general swan around on the march route before the official parade commenced at 9:30 am. Took a little while for the preceding elements to go through, but then we were on the move, and the old fellas did splendidly over the km or so of the route.
Weather was excellent – slightly cloudy, mild and no wind – and the crowds were wonderful; large, appreciative and happy. Towards the end of the march we spied my brother and nephew in the crowd and said a quick hello. The little dude seemed to really enjoy the experience, so I hope it's something he continues to want to come to.
Couple of piccies from the day below:
The 2/11th diggers and mum, and the Battalion banner.
Mum and Des in front of the banner. Des is a great fella – excellent sense of humour and a real character.
So, once again...
LEST WE FORGET.
Ride safe!
