Today, Australians celebrate Anzac Day.
Lest we forget the lives and loves lost in all conflicts
around the world as today Australians respect and honour the tradition of Anzac
Day. Let us Singaporeans living and working here remember and embrace, too, what
the Australians have extended the spirit
of Anzac beyond their shore into the hearts of all those who have known or know
someone just like them who has sacrificed for his and her country.
Traditionally, Anzac has become synonymous with humble,
selfless and self deprecating service whatever field of occupation or
profession to help your mates. Lets us embrace what Australians have embraced
since the first world war and beyond has been the humour and selflessness
applied to helping others in otherwise trying circumstances. These can be their
military, natural disaster, personal tragedy or simply in advocating and
defence of the vulnerable.
Most of all lets us honour Australian and Allied Servicemen
and women past and present.
Lest we forget.
