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EagleOne
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Between a laugh and a tear...

0 posted 2002-05-18 06:07 AM

In memory of Mr. Alec Campbell (1899 – 2002), the last known survivor of the Gallipoli campaign, and all the ANZACS. Though our nation mourns the loss of the last of the living legends, their courage and sacrifice shall never be forgotten. “We will remember them”

Gallipoli’s Blood

Not too long ago there was but one
But his time was short and now there is none
No more than boys they went off to war
Such horror endured on that foreign shore

ANZAC Legend born from Gallipoli’s blood
Those reluctant heroes, no respite from above
They gave their all, their hearts, their soul
But those left behind would never grow old

The legacy remains for those of today
Their memory revered as we make our way
The spirit they gave can’t be explained
It is who we are, in our souls ingrained

And still now they go to take up the fight
Stand proud and tall in the belief of right
Our Sons and Daughters, the future they see
And they’ll carry the spirit, of Gallipoli

Some information on the ANZACS can be found on the links below.
http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/anzac_tradition.htm[/URL]

http://www.acn.net.au/articles/anzac/
http://www.acn.net.au/articles/anzac/lastpost.htm

Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets. ~Arthur Miller

[This message has been edited by EagleOne (05-18-2002 06:12 AM).]

elfin_tigress
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since 2002-05-15

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Someplace

1 posted 2002-05-18 09:31 AM

*sniffs* That is so sweet, and sad, and beautiful! I'm sure that this poem would touch them and the families they left behind, as it has touched me. A very wonderful read. Thank you!

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

2 posted 2002-05-18 09:41 AM

Fantastic write and tribute here Eddie.
Thanks for the links...
I shall look them up and read more.
Well done!
~Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

3 posted 2002-05-18 09:47 AM

Edward, I received chills reading this...perhaps it is the music I am listening too...perhaps it is the loss herein...regardless, thank you for sharing yourself, and him, through your poetry...

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

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In Your Poetic Mind

4 posted 2002-05-18 01:11 PM

EO~

Very nicely done...

Lauren~

I would rather have one breath of his hair,
one kiss of his mouth,
one touch of his hand
than an eternity without it.

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2002-05-18 10:36 PM

BRAVO!!! Oh Eddie, this seems so fascinating, I added these web-sites to my favorites and will visit them soon enough! (big huggsssssss) This is such a heartwarming tribute, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Eddie, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

EagleOne
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since 2000-03-07

Posts 2829
Between a laugh and a tear...

6 posted 2002-05-20 08:23 PM

I thank you all for your comments, this subject is close to my heart!

Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets. ~Arthur Miller

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