Bit of discussion about war.
Words from Seth:-
Although we cannot hold the present generation
of Japanese responsible, when I heard our P.M. talking about
our wonderful friendship I couldn’t help think of those in my unit
left lying in New Guinea, and the POW’s in Malaya
Also you only have to see what happened where they occupied
a country to know what would have happened in Australia.
Posted: 25 April 2011 10:41 AM
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Seth Our family so agree with you "God help US if the Japs.
had won the war"
That said, true enough, the new generations are not responsible to a big degree
but then again are we all responsible to some degree, for what was done
and is being done and will be done?
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My Brother and uncles also fought in New Guinea and O'seas and lives lost sadly.
So "Lest We Forget" forgive? sure we have to try hard (harder for some) but never forget.
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Our Son back from East Timor and Somalia will never be the same person he
was before he fought so no we "will never forget" will we try to forgive? yes
Reminisce, and try to enjoy Anzac Day everyone and to those feeling sad which is most
of us for parts of the day - it is a day for rememberance and looking to the future also.
We still have kids in the army and always worry as is normal for parents.
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Yes Seth I found it hard to accept Julia's words "re the great friendship/mateship we should
have with the Japanese. It is not as easy for some, as words spoken by others can be.
We all deal with Anzac Day and probably every day of our lives in our own way and as best we can.
Have a special day Everyone.
Phyl.
And I heard a rumour you Seth were thrown out of the RSL
today for cheating at Snooker.. You were heard coughing and blowing your
nose (yuk) at the time the other poor blokes were trying to make their
shots.
Shame shame. >:-(