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Nauru commemorates 109th Anzac day

Nauru commemorates 109th Anzac day


The Government of Nauru commemorated the 109th anniversary of the Australia New Zealand Army Corp (ANZAC) Day in a dawn service ceremony at the government office in Yaren, 25 April.

Attending his first Anzac Day ceremony as Head of State, His Excellency President David Adeang laid a wreath on behalf of the government and people of Nauru, followed by Australian High Commissioner Sara Moriarty, and Chrissana Scott from the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 

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President Adeang remembers the bravery of the ANZACs and the history of Nauru during global conflicts and hardships of world wars.

"We solemnly honour not only the gallant ANZACs but also our own people's steadfastness in the face of hardship. This day reinforces our dedication to the principles of peace and collaborative endeavour, recognising the sacrifices made by all.

 

"Today, we also recognise the pain borne by families, the loss of friends, and the burden carried back by survivors. We acknowledge the suffering of all who have been touched by war and conflict and remind ourselves of our commitment to support them.

"As the sun rises and sets, we say to those brave men and women, 'Lest we forget'. Let us always remember their sacrifices, their aspirations for harmony, and their vision for their progeny to inherit a world more peaceful than their own," President Adeang said.

High Commissioner Moriarty delivered the Anzac Day commemorative address honouring the values of the original Anzacs and also acknowledged the devastation Nauru suffered from the conflicts of war.

 

"Today is a day of remembrance. On opportunity for us to honour and respect those who have served and to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country," Ms Moriarty said.

Anzac Day is one of the most important dates in Australia's calendar, first as a day to honour the original Anzacs who fought on Gallipoli, then later becoming a day for those who served in the First World War.

"With Australians and New Zealanders experiencing the Second World War, and the wars, conflicts and many peace keeping operations that have followed, Anzac day has become an occasion to honour all who have worn our country's uniform in service."

High Commissioner Moriarty reflected on that service recognising more than a hundred thousand Australian service men and women who have lost their lives in military operations carried out in service to their country.

 

"Today we reflect on that service. We recognise more than a hundred thousand Australian service men and women who have lost their lives in military operations carried out in service to our country.

"We honour the values that have been invested in the original Anzacs - loyalty, selflessness, courage and resilience, and the ways in which later generations have measured their own achievements against those of the soldiers who fought in that fateful campaign," Ms Moriarty said.

Poems 'In Flanders Fields' and 'Johnnies and Mehmets' were recited and the Ode read in the Maori and English languages.

 

The catafalque party was mounted by the Nauru Police Force and its brass band played the Last Post followed by a minutes' silence, then the playing of the Reveille, and the national anthems of Nauru, Australia, and New Zealand.

On the 25th of April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. These became known as Anzacs and the pride they took in that name continues to this day.

At the end of 1915, the allied forces were evacuated. Both sides suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships.

 

Australia lost 8,700 soldiers at Gallipoli, while New Zealand lost 2,700 and more than 34,000 British and 56,000 from the Ottoman side. At least 100,000 soldiers on both sides lost their lives during the Gallipoli campaign.

The 25th of April was officially named Anzac Day in 1916. Commemorative services are held at war memorials at dawn - the time of the original landing in Gallipoli.

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