[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: VE Day

[Ladi lyndi]

Shaun Hately  wrote:
 
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra is indeed very impressive - 
personally though as a memorial I much prefer the Shrine of 
Rememberance in Melbourne. The AWM has an excellent museum as part of 
it, of course - the Shrine's museum is much smaller - it's strength 
is as a memorial.
 
Lynn:
 
I'm sorry I missed the Shrine when I was in Melbourne.  If I had known about it, I would have made sure it was on my itinerary.  There was so much to do and so little time it do it in.  However, it is certainly on my itinerary for my next visit.
 
I was aware that the anniversary of Gallipolli was a big focus.  I didn't realise that it was for the reason you state, I thought it was due to the high number of casualties.  
 
In the US, there is Veterans Day rather than Remembrance Day and veterans of all forces are remembered, whether living or dead.  It is still celebrated on 11 November.  Of course, the original day was Armistice Day to commemorate the end of WWI but since it didn't end up being the war to end all wars, saw it changed to include more.  However in the US, like in Australia, it is quieter.
 
Lynn


 

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