ANZAC day here in New Zealand (25 April), is the day we remember those who served in the First and Second World War, but never returned.

Meanwhile, the mandates have gone for now, but it wasn’t what the Government really wanted. It only occurred because of protests, falling polls, and a failing covid crisis narrative that they have milked for far too long.

The court case against mandates for Defence force personell may have been won, but the unvaccinated members are now been ‘performance managed’ out, in a classic case of the Government doubling down.

https://www.thedailyexaminer.co.nz/defence-decides-to-boot-all-unvaccinated-personnel-despite-high-court-ruling/?fbclid=IwAR1m7H2JvvSDLURx9OOfemXTB4ELBZ9R6AMzqJ2Lgc7NsnlUd3SMvihcB94

Most of the ANZAC parades were therefore cancelled around the country because of fear mongering by the media and Government pressure on it’s civil servants not to attend, hence the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Police, weren’t there to remember the fallen.

Given all this, my family and I attended the dawn service anyway, as a mark of respect for those who served. The parade was a lot smaller this year with just the band, Fire service, and the St John’s ambulance service. It was followed by a very short commemoration service.

It was pleasing that a large number of the general public came and paid their respects, and also reassuring that the vast majority of them weren’t wearing masks.

P.S. The photo’s are a bit substandard because they were taken at 6AM in the dark without a flash. Luckily, my oldest daughter is studying photography this year, so with a bit of help I’ll get better at it!