@Emelia8 

Great post Em - I take ANZAC Day seriously too - one of my grandfathers was an ANZAC - the other was in the British Expiditionary Forces - actually both my grandfathers served in the same battles and I often wonder if they ever met never knowing they would share three grandchildren. They both died of war related conditions and I never met my mother's father

Personally I served in the CMF for a short time but during peace. My family members often served so yes - I feel ANZAC Day is a day to remember those who served in any capacity but especially during time of war

The war in Vietnam is particularly painful for so many - such an unpopular war if any war could be anything else. My brother had mates who served in Vietnam - they were never the same and it was and still is a tragic loss to families, friends, communities and to history itself.

And tomorrow is the big day - funerals are so confronting. It won't be easy for you - and I understand how coming home alone might be for you. I wish - like many others here - that I could be there to go home with you and stay with you. Have a special treat to share perhaps. Of just sit - let you talk or cry or be silent. 

We can be with you on-line though - 

I'm sending my love and best thoughts - my dear friend

Dec