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    A war veteran wearing his awarded medals still marches every ANZAC day in honour of his country and fellow ship men. by: sarahmcdonald Views[461] Though ANZAC day is a day to remember to loss and blood shed sacrificed for the protection of australia, our sailors hide their sorrow behind their smiles and he is proud to be protecting his country's shores. by: sarahmcdonald Views[370] A sailor wears his two earned medals on his left side of his uniform over his heart. The medal on the left side of the photo is the Australian service medal, awarded for peacetime operations and the medal on the right side is the Four year service medal, awarded to all military personnel for committing part of their lives to the protection of their country and loved ones. by: sarahmcdonald Views[488] An ABLE Seaman salutes the Australian flag over the crowd as he stands proud during the ANZAC day ceremony held every year in front of the mini war memorial based on the beautiful esplanade of the renowned navy town of cairns. by: sarahmcdonald Views[335] Australian Navy sailors march proud along the esplanade of their popular touristy tropical north queensland town/home (cairns) for their country and in memory of those fallen. Every year on the 25th of April i wake up before the sun to join the men and women and honour them as they have made more sacrifices for my country that is fair. by: sarahmcdonald Views[313]
     

    My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

    Friday, 4 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    My camera is my paintbrush and the world is my canvas. This is my motto that I live by. I remember the first camera I ever had, its was tiny, I’m not sure if it even had a screen. All I remember from that camera is taking photos in our garden and becoming ... Read more >
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