ANZAC Day, 2017. All posts & photos welcome here!

[Private_collector]

Brisbanes Dawn Service was a fitting tribute, and the Cenotaph took on a dramatic, almost eerie appearance, with the colored lighting. Even more so when the lights of ANZAC Square extinguished for commencement of the service.
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We had good vantage points for both the Dawn Service and ANZAC Parade. That's what happens when you take your positions over an hour early for each event! The Parade was HUGE! I've not seen anything like it. My hands are numb from clapping. Parade went for well over 2 hours, and we both enjoyed every minute. My Wife took 50+ photos. I took nearly 460 images. I have a real problem in choosing which few to post on this thread. Regardless of which i select, i will most DEFINITELY include the one participant who brought tears to my eyes. I say that without embarrassment. He was a World War Two veteran who could hardly stand, let alone walk, but walk he did, using 2x walking sticks with a carer following him with his wheelchair. They really were our greatest generation. This poor old sod who struggled with each precarious step, but he just kept going. I suspect he made rhe whole length of the parade distance without assistance. That, and other photos, to follow later this evening.