Different, but good.
Another commemoration23 total reviews
Comment from karenina
In so many ways this touches me even more than the more public "full-blown" annual memorials. To think that one thoughtful person struck a spark of inspiration that took hold and grew. To read your description of such a sincere, quiet yet meaningful tribute at a time when the world was in Covid Chaos is remarkable!
Karenina
reply by the author on 03-May-2024
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In so many ways this touches me even more than the more public "full-blown" annual memorials. To think that one thoughtful person struck a spark of inspiration that took hold and grew. To read your description of such a sincere, quiet yet meaningful tribute at a time when the world was in Covid Chaos is remarkable!
Karenina
Comment Written 03-May-2024
reply by the author on 03-May-2024
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Thank you very much Karenina. To be honest this was just one of thousands around the country. I don't know who thought of it first but the idea spread like wild fire, via community Facebook pages probably, and it became a very special thing to do for all of us. Thank you for this lovely review.
Wendy
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How great! I did not recall any such thing here in my area during Covid Memorial day...
I hope there were!
Comment from BethShelby
Now I know you people put more in to your celebration than we do on Memorial Day. This sounds very beautiful and moving and I can't imagine anyone here knitting all those broaches. We do have National ceremonies on Memorial day.
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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Now I know you people put more in to your celebration than we do on Memorial Day. This sounds very beautiful and moving and I can't imagine anyone here knitting all those broaches. We do have National ceremonies on Memorial day.
Comment Written 01-May-2024
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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Thank you very much for reviewing, Beth. Much appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This was a lovely story about that special ANZAC morning driveway service, Wendy. I remember standing on my driveway with my candle, our flag at halfmast, listening to the buglers in surrounding streets. A special day.
Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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This was a lovely story about that special ANZAC morning driveway service, Wendy. I remember standing on my driveway with my candle, our flag at halfmast, listening to the buglers in surrounding streets. A special day.
Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 30-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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Yes, it was special, and there was such a lovely sense of unity, and I think everyone was very aware of the fragility of life during theat heightened time of Covid. Thank you so much for reviewing.
Wendy
Comment from Paul McFarland
That is a great story, Wendy. When will the voices of the common people be heard? I am sure that the majority of the world's population would vote against war.
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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That is a great story, Wendy. When will the voices of the common people be heard? I am sure that the majority of the world's population would vote against war.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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Yes, the majority definitely would vote against war. But the leaders would never do that - too much pride at stake. Thanks so much Paul, for the review.
Wendy
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is a beautiful story of something good that occurred as a result of the pandemic. Neighbors all agreed to celebrate Anzac Day together and you were able to meet and greet new people from that point on.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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This is a beautiful story of something good that occurred as a result of the pandemic. Neighbors all agreed to celebrate Anzac Day together and you were able to meet and greet new people from that point on.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Thank you, yes. A lovely review. This occasion was one of the more special things to come out of Covid.
Wendy
Comment from jmdg1954
Wow. What an incredible story and I am so glad you shared it with us all.
To commemorate the fallen soldiers and honor those in current service with your neighbors is outstanding. It also opened the lines of communication you may not have had prior.
It's a day to look forward to each year!
Fantastic story...
John
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Wow. What an incredible story and I am so glad you shared it with us all.
To commemorate the fallen soldiers and honor those in current service with your neighbors is outstanding. It also opened the lines of communication you may not have had prior.
It's a day to look forward to each year!
Fantastic story...
John
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Thank you John. What a super review. And yes, the good thing is the greatly increasing numbers of young people who are interested and involved, even though the service is always very solemn and very respectful.
Wendy
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Wow! How cool! (interesting, unique, pleasantly surprising)
I'm afraid the most Americans only see Memorial Day as a day off work, although there are notable exceptions.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Wow! How cool! (interesting, unique, pleasantly surprising)
I'm afraid the most Americans only see Memorial Day as a day off work, although there are notable exceptions.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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If is an important and moving day here. All the services are solemn and respectful. The good thing is greatly increasing numbers of young people interested and participating.
Wendy
Comment from patcelaw
Truly enjoyed this story very much. I think in today's world we are so apt to forget those people that went before us who paid the sacrifice with their own lives to say give us the freedom that we have this is a lovely story and I enjoyed listening to it very much, Patricia
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Truly enjoyed this story very much. I think in today's world we are so apt to forget those people that went before us who paid the sacrifice with their own lives to say give us the freedom that we have this is a lovely story and I enjoyed listening to it very much, Patricia
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Thank you very much Patricia for this lovely review.
Wendy
Comment from lyenochka
What a beautiful thing to do! And how lovely of you to knit those poppies for your neighbors that added to the unifying event. I don't know that everyone here would even accept the poppy. So wonderful that even in that dark time of the pandemic all your neighbors were united in heart on Anzac day. Thanks for sharing this!
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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What a beautiful thing to do! And how lovely of you to knit those poppies for your neighbors that added to the unifying event. I don't know that everyone here would even accept the poppy. So wonderful that even in that dark time of the pandemic all your neighbors were united in heart on Anzac day. Thanks for sharing this!
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Thank you Helen for this lovely review. Yes it was a special and solemn morning, but afterwards we realised how nice it was to see and greet each other , even though at a distance, all down the street. Thanks again. Wendy
Comment from Mintybee
That's a beautiful story. I'm glad you were able to have such a meaningful service. Thanks for sharing something good that came out of those hard years.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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That's a beautiful story. I'm glad you were able to have such a meaningful service. Thanks for sharing something good that came out of those hard years.
Mintybee
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Thank you very much , Mintybee. Great review. It was indeed a beautiful and meaningful service, and a very special morning.
Wendy
