He went to a private school during his high school years so that he could have the best education I could afford. Then on to University for 7 years though admitadly it was only a 3 year course.
Yesterday he said to me "hey Dad, did you know you can get books out of the library for free. Take them home for a month?."
I said of course that is the purpose of a library. He said he didnt know that. When I asked him what he thought the library was for he said - Study.
I asked him what he thought all the books were for.
"I thought you could use them while you were there. I didnt know you could take them home - for free"
Today ( April 25 ) is Anzac day. It is the day we comemorate the landing by Australian and New Zealamd troops landed at Gollipolli during WW1.
It is also the day we recognise those from all conflicts. Young men and women who have served our country and sacrificing for not only our rights and freedoms but those of others in far off lands.
From Albert Jacka to Ben Robert-Smith and all those who are unknown. Generally our young that we send in harms way.
Fortunately the Vietnam war ended just before I had to register for conscription however I have known many who were conscripted and went to Vietnam. Just young boys at the time.
For this reason this song means so much to me.
Lest we forget - God help them - they were all so young.
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