Ataturk monument

[kiwi]

"Those heroes who shed their blood and lost their lives? you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours? You, the mothers who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears. Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land, they have become our sons as well."

[Observer_1938]

I've seen this one before.............each time I read it it still has the same touching impact.............a wonderful statement

[kiwi]

I love it alot for some reason it sums up the the spirit of the event.

[sniper]

I think its the honour of the participants   that is captured.
sniper

[Crusty]

Considering that we, the Allies, invaded their territory, it is a remarkably humanitarian gesture. I can't think of anywhere else this has been done. Anyone know?

[sniper]

A Legend was Born
 
On the 25th of April that fateful beach they stormed,

The Turks was well prepared so it was like hell had yawned.

The Anzac?s worked up the ridges with an endless bloody fight,

With acts of valour and heroism becoming common sights.

With nowhere to hide and the sea at their backs the Diggers made their stand,

With rifle, bayonet they fought with some vicious hand to hand.

Gallipoli was a disaster and a terrible waste of life,

Them bloody politicians how did they sleep at night?

But a legend was born and the World saw how well the Anzacs could fight!

Kevin J Newton.

[Observer_1938]

Roy Victor Dransfield.    Private.     1046


2nd Infantry Battalion...........Day 1 at Gallipoli.


Wounded 1st battle Lone Pine  .  1915     8 Aug .


K.I.A  near Pozieres France .   25 July   1916.



He would have appreciated the sentiments on the memorial.