Today is a very special day for Australians and New Zealanders. It was originally intended to honour those who fought as ANZAC's in Gollipoli, Turkey. It is now used to honour all those brave kiwis who have fught overseas.
Some historians believe that fighting at Gollipoli was the beginning of New Zealand severing the apron strings from mother England. It is also a very significant event in Turkey's history. There first president Attaturk was an inspirational leader for them on the battlefield.
When I travelled to Gallipoli I realised first hand how senseless those battles were. My grandfather who served in WW2 sums it up when he tells me "There are no winners in war."
Our thoughts are with all the people and families who have lost loved ones in combat. And also to the families and friends of the three air force men who lost their lives flying to commemorations today.
More information related to ANZAC day can be found here;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anzac_Day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attaturk
http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/anzac-day-for-children/
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