Sean Rasmussen

Today is the 25th April 2008. On the 25th April 1915, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during the “Great War”. The plan was to capture Constantinople and knock Turkey out of the war. The outcome was somewhat different with lots of casualties on both sides. One year later, this day became known as Anzac Day.

This picture is from our Canadian friends and I’d like to share it with you in the spirit of Anzac Day. Spare a thought for those soldiers that either volunteered or were forced into wars and conflicts throughout the world. Some had to fight to defend their countries. Others were sent off to invade countries they didn’t even want to be in. Spare a minute for their families, friends and close ones who suffered along with them.

Every Soul Matters

Take motivation from their sacrifice, regardless of what side they were on. Australia, Germany, England, Turkey, Japan, USA, Iraq, it matters not. Every soul that passed on during any conflict, was a soul belonging to a father, mother, son or daughter. Lives, sacrificed for causes of politicians that ensured their own sons stayed at home. The common man, like a soldier ant, carries the courage of a nation on his shoulders.

I honor those who made the sacrifice, those who carry the memories and likewise, those from both sides. To be forced to kill another person, made legal by a stroke of a politicians pen, is a horrible burdon to lay on any man or woman’s conscience.

Remember the suffering that went on back then and remember the suffering that we are causing right now around the world. 50 Million people were killed during the Second World War. Bombs were (and are) dropped in civilian areas and the souls count as collateral damage to another country that doesn’t really care. War is a horrible concept and the profit makers of this enterprise should hang their heads in shame.

Lest We Forget

Today is about remembering the common people that did what they were told to do. Far too many made the ultimate sacrifice. Bless their souls.

Lest we forget

Sean Rasmussen
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