LEST WE FORGET

In a small area near our local war memorial there are 9 very tall pine trees that were planted 100 years ago in memory of the 9 men from the district who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I. I am reminded of this every day as I walk past here with my dog. This year being the Centenary of ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) I will post a photo of their memorial stone on the date they died.

[alia_801]

What a great way to share their memories.

There is a group who collect photos of memorials and share them online, to help families trace their lost soldiers. (It's here, if you're interested: http://www.lostancestors.eu/memwar/wmentry.htm)

[Brianna]

A great shot of this wonderful memorial. They really did the ultimate sacrifice in their fighting for our country. x

[Penelope Ann]

Very poignant. The world is still trouble today and needs to learn from the past

[Chris K]

@alia_801 thankyou Alia I will follow that link

[Chris K]

@lilminimonka thankyou Brianna. I wanted to share these memorials with others to acknowledge their sacrifice

[Chris K]

@pennystot so many lives lost to war

[Call me Joe]

Beautiful and touching capture!

[What's for dessert?]

Nice shot of this wonderful memorial!

[Niki]

Beautiful. I think the colour of the pine needles around it really adds something nice.

[Chris K]

thankyou Niki. It is a lovely little area quite near to a road but still peaceful with the pines soaring into the sky above

[Chris K]

@joemuli thankyou Joe. I wanted to recognise the sacrifice these young men made

[Chris K]

@whatsfordessert thankyou