War Stories

[jerryd]

Inspired by his own family history, performer Darren Coggan connects us to an iconic part of our heritage. Personal and exceptional stories of Australians at war are woven into songs that provide an intimate perspective of the tales that have helped shape our nation.

War Stories takes you on an insightful journey into the lives of the Australians behind the lines. We reminisce about the generation of women who stayed at home and kept the country running. We celebrate the mateship, humour and courage in the Gallipoli trenches. And we honour our Indigenous diggers, a story rarely told.



YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCZJwImOLC0)



My favourite Album played on Anzac Day [smilebigeye]


YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1fbnOljaN8&list=OLAK5uy_lexYIig-jpZ0Wui457427opveYQorCzPA)

[bob10]

Inspired by his own family history, performer Darren Coggan connects us to an iconic part of our heritage. Personal and exceptional stories of Australians at war are woven into songs that provide an intimate perspective of the tales that have helped shape our nation.

War Stories takes you on an insightful journey into the lives of the Australians behind the lines. We reminisce about the generation of women who stayed at home and kept the country running. We celebrate the mateship, humour and courage in the Gallipoli trenches. And we honour our Indigenous diggers, a story rarely told.



YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCZJwImOLC0)



My favourite Album played on Anzac Day [smilebigeye]


YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1fbnOljaN8&list=OLAK5uy_lexYIig-jpZ0Wui457427opveYQorCzPA)

We must never forget our current service men and women. They are fighting a war that is different from any we have fought before. And just as hard as any before. And we must remember, we are all in this together.

[bob10]

A war story with a difference.

Beech Forest — the town that lost half its residents to the war effort - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-25/the-town-that-lost-half-its-residents-to-the-war-effort/11043594?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=%5bnews_sfmc_rural_df_!n1%5d%3a8940&user_id=c17365ab07572ed90614d245ada5ad675f6bc00189 fa766123c70d76d1d7cddf&WT.tsrc=email&WT.mc_id=Email%7c%5bnews_sfmc_rural_df_!n1%5d%7c89 40RuralMail_ArticleLink)

[bob10]

My last story on war stories is a bit closer to my heart. My dear Mother , departed last year, looked after my Dad, who fought the Japanese. Through thick and thin, physical abuse, and alcoholism, she stood buy him. He wasn't a bad man , just had too many demons. This song was my Mum's favourite,

YouTube (https://youtu.be/An-PQEAxsF8)

[Stuck]

We must never forget our current service men and women. They are fighting a war that is different from any we have fought before. And just as hard as any before. And we must remember, we are all in this together.
Plus working so in the knowledge that at any time in the future they may be called to account for their actions whilst fighting an enemy with an absolute disregard of what we consider as morals.