“Lest We Forget”

               In 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed at Gallipoli. Most were young farmers, labourers or students.

              They had never seen war before and thought it would end quickly, it didn’t.

              Conditions were tough. The ground was rocky, the heat intense and clean water was scarce. Still, the ANZACs stood

              strong. They helped the wounded, shared what little they had and looked out for one another. Even under fire, they

              found ways to smile by writing letters, telling jokes and playing games to keep their spirits up.

              The campaign at Gallipoli didn’t succeed. Many lives were lost, but what stood out, and still does, was the spirit the

              ANZACs showed – courage in fear, mateship in hardship and determination in the face of loss.

              That spirit carried on in other battles and today, it’s remembered not to glorify war but to honour what these people

              stood for – bravery, loyalty and never giving up on each other.

              The ANZAC story reminds us that ordinary people can do extraordinary things, and that courage doesn’t always mean

              winning, but showing up with heart, again and again.