Picked up Jemma and we drove the short distance to Graceville station.
We parked in Appel St near Graceville station. Arrived and met a small group of Brigidine students. Shook hands with the Head Master Brendan Cahill and his wife. I left Jemma with the group and walked part way down Verney Rd East. There I met another parent (Ian) and we discussed rowing and jetskiing and so on.
The parade marched past. It continued down Verney Rd E and the spectators fell in behind. Like most spectators, we took a short cut down Addison Rd.
At the service, the key note speaker reminded us that Anzac day is non political and non religious. Mind you the 'service' is effectively a very traditional christian service. couple of hymns and even the first few lines of God Save the Queen.
We do remember that the freedom we enjoy is due in part to the dedication of people like the soldiers and service people who give their lives for us.
After the service Jemma and I walked over to the Graceville shops and bought a coffee & croissant for me and a ? hot chocolate for Jemma.
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