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April 27, 2012
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Lest we forget
By Robbie Parkes ANZAC day is not only a time of remembrance but it is a time for family, and appreciation of what that means. Leo Appo came to the Blenheim ANZAC service on Wednesday with his family, which included his grandchildren Cassandra, Troy and Georgia. For the 73 year-old this is a regular event, and his grandchildren have started to show an interest and desire to learn more about ANZAC day. “They want to treasure what they’ve got,” he said. “It teaches them how good their life is.” He said ANZAC day for him is about the sacrifice that had been made, which ensured the freedom and safety of all those families. “That’s it in a nutshell,” he said. Leo never served but his father did. “My father belonged to the Buffalo Lodge, and we come with a wreath every year.