Post by The March Hare on Apr 24, 2006 17:43:00 GMT 1
Anzac Day - Gallipoli
Those heroes that shed their blood
And lost their lives...
You are now living in the soil of a friendly country,
Therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies
And the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side
Here in this country of ours...
You, the mothers,
Who sent their sons from faraway countries
Wipe away your tears;
Anzac Day - Gallipoli
Those heroes that shed their blood
And lost their lives...
You are now living in the soil of a friendly country,
Therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies
And the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side
Here in this country of ours...
You, the mothers,
Who sent their sons from faraway countries
Wipe away your tears;
Your sons are now lying in our bosom
And are in peace.
After having lost their lives on this land
They have become our sons as well
Atatürk 1934
Above are the words of Atatürk, the famous Turkish commander of Gallipoli (Gelibolu) and the founder of modern Turkish Republic, about the resting heroes who died in Gallipoli. When you reach Galliboli Pennisula you can feel the spirit of the heroes of the battle. Today Gallipoli peninsula is a national park and is open to all visitors who come to pay respect in many military burial grounds.
Anzac Day - 25 April - is among the Australia's and New Zealand's most important national occasions. It indicates the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces at Gallipoli (Gelibolu), Turkey in 1915 during the First World War. Anzac stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as Anzacs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day.
Anzac day is held on every year to commemorate Anzacs killed in war and to honor returned servicemen and women.
Anzac Day tours are organized to Gelibolu, Çanakkale and the magnificent Anzac Cove welcomes the visitors in a gloomy way and hosts them where their ancestors lost their lives. Commemorative services are held at dawn. Australian, New Zealand and Turkish flags were hoisted and lowered to half-mast together at 05:30. This time was the beginning of the first strike at Anzac Beach, Gallipoli in 1915. The sky was still dark and the silence was clear enough to remember 'The Resting Heroes'
Anzac Day - Gallipoli
Those heroes that shed their blood
And lost their lives...
You are now living in the soil of a friendly country,
Therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies
And the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side
Here in this country of ours...
You, the mothers,
Who sent their sons from faraway countries
Wipe away your tears;
Anzac Day - Gallipoli
Those heroes that shed their blood
And lost their lives...
You are now living in the soil of a friendly country,
Therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies
And the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side
Here in this country of ours...
You, the mothers,
Who sent their sons from faraway countries
Wipe away your tears;
Your sons are now lying in our bosom
And are in peace.
After having lost their lives on this land
They have become our sons as well
Atatürk 1934
Above are the words of Atatürk, the famous Turkish commander of Gallipoli (Gelibolu) and the founder of modern Turkish Republic, about the resting heroes who died in Gallipoli. When you reach Galliboli Pennisula you can feel the spirit of the heroes of the battle. Today Gallipoli peninsula is a national park and is open to all visitors who come to pay respect in many military burial grounds.
Anzac Day - 25 April - is among the Australia's and New Zealand's most important national occasions. It indicates the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces at Gallipoli (Gelibolu), Turkey in 1915 during the First World War. Anzac stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as Anzacs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day.
Anzac day is held on every year to commemorate Anzacs killed in war and to honor returned servicemen and women.
Anzac Day tours are organized to Gelibolu, Çanakkale and the magnificent Anzac Cove welcomes the visitors in a gloomy way and hosts them where their ancestors lost their lives. Commemorative services are held at dawn. Australian, New Zealand and Turkish flags were hoisted and lowered to half-mast together at 05:30. This time was the beginning of the first strike at Anzac Beach, Gallipoli in 1915. The sky was still dark and the silence was clear enough to remember 'The Resting Heroes'
