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Thousands defy weather to honour fallen heroes
Anzac spirit thrives City’s new generation of vets in ‘good day’
Brothers in arms: Rob McClure and Andrew Hanns join forces on Anzac Day at Geelong RSL. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 80568
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“In past feel I felt embarassed and silly taking help but the network of support is really good. “I always catch up with a few mates and its important to continue the cameraderie. “You take it all in and realise the good it brings outweighs any negative feelings. “It’s a good day.”
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“I went into hiding in a way but something inside you asks yourself ‘What are you doing?’ “It makes a difference being with people who understand what you’ve experienced. “Support and help is out there for the newer veterans. You just have to accept it and be open to it.
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the issues modern conflict throws at you. “Young blokes today have to really think about what they are getting into because the places you go will change your life. “It can be hard to swallow sometimes because it brings back memories. At the Last Post it’s hard to hold back the tears.
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now in Afghanistan and all you want is for them to come home. “They’re changed people, they’re all different. “Blokes are more serious. Mates have relationship issues and anger problems. “When I joined I didn’t think everything would change. It’s becoming tougher to deal with
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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN EAST Timor servicemen Andrew Hanns and Rob McClure recognise the irony of being called new veterans. “It’s a tradition that’s been going for 97 years and even though I’ve been out of the services for a decade I’m still relatively new to it,” Mr Hanns said. “In a way it’s painful that there is new blood joining the Anzac tradition, because it means there is still conflict happening.” Mr McClure said it was up to the newer additions to the Anzac tradition to “step up to the plate”. “It’s a grand old tradition the younger vets are proud to keep honouring. It’s the passing on of the baton. “While conflicts are still going on, it does produce younger blood to keep the tradition going. “I’ve been to Gallipoli and walked the cemeteries and walked Kokoda twice, so I have that connection with those who have gone before us. “It makes a difference to how you experience the day.” Mr Hanns admitted he shied away from Anzac Day for a while, fearing the memories it dredged up. “I’ve got mates still serving
BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN WET AND windy weather failed to weary thousands of patrons attending Anzac Day services and marches across the region on Wednesday. Commemorations began with a 4.15am pre-dawn service at Peace Memorial in Geelong’s Johnstone Park before culminating in beers and two-up at a packed Geelong RSL. A solitary PC-9/A aircraft from Central Flying School, RAAF East Sale, flew over the Johnstone Park service. Services were also held at Geelong’s Boer War Memorial, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Queenscliff and Norlane and Inverleigh RSL sub-branches. The region’s largest service, at Torquay’s Point Danger, attracted 6000 patrons. Retired Warrant Officer Paul Copeland used the service to honour Australian soldiers who “fought for the freedoms and liberty” taken for granted. Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove veterans celebrated the first Anzac Day since the amalgamation of their clubs in September. Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL’s John Dickinson said members were working cooperatively after “throwing rocks at each other for so many years”. Geelong RSL sub-branch president Rodney Meeke said falling in the middle of the working week meant Anzac Day had a different “feel” to last year. “Anzac Day falls outside the school holidays but we expected and received good support from the public,” he said. “Services in recent years have seen increases in attendance. This year marks the 70th anniversay of Kokoda. “About 30 different armed services units marched, with a greater complement of younger veterans from East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. “Have the younger veterans adds a different tone and emphasies the importance of the defence forces and those who anwer the call. “It helps to keep the tradition of Gallipoli alive.”