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Ok, so I took part in our local area's ANZAC Day march/parade (representing our local cadet unit – 127RCU). This was good. ANZAC Day is a chance not only to remember those fallen at Gallipoli etc, but those that have served in other wars & those presently serving in our Defence Force.
I obtained the Courier Mail's tribute poster of Australia's involvement in wars throughout history – past & present. I noticed Kokoda was not mentioned. This bothered me greatly and so I asked my partner why he though Kokoda wasn't included?
He suggested it might be because it was a 'chokko war' – because all of the 'real' troops were helping out o'seas in other places. I was deeply offended – not by him personally – but by the mere thought that some people might indeed be of this opinion.
These brave, galiant men were more than just soldiers. They were literally, Australia's saving grace. How is it that this is not recognised on one of our nations most pertinant days of rememberance?
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Hmmm..seems to me the Courier mail (or the journo) hasn't done enough research. to not include Kokoda is a HUGE oversight! My grandfather was there-he passed away 13 months ago but I am sure not a day passed in his life when he did not relive some of what he went through. He spent his entire life staying silent about what he endured-it was too much for him to mention it, but we have read some accounts of where he was and what he went through. How any journalist worth their salt could fail to mention Kokoda is beyond reason.
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