My name is Jared Wemyss and I was very proud to be asked to represent the school for Anzac Day at Swanson RSA this year. I am very lucky to still have 4 of my great grandparents and I normally attend the Tititrangi RSA service with my great grandfather, great grandmother, nana, my mum and my brother. This year though we were not only spread across West Auckland attending services, we were spread over the world.
My Aunty Karen is a Flight Lieutenant in the RNZAF, based in Blenheim. She was lucky enough to be chosen to join the defence force group travelling to Turkey to commemorate Anzac day in the places it all happened. It’s been 95 years this year and she was very proud to join the group of defence staff, War Veteran’s and high school pupils heading to Turkey to join many other New Zealanders, Turks and Australians in attending the Commemorative Service on 24 April and then the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove on 25 April.
I know my Aunty loves her job in the Air force and is always ready to serve her country and perform whatever tasks are asked of her. I am very proud of my Aunty as is the rest of our family.
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
My Aunty in Gallipoli
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It would have been such a great honor and privilege to have gone to Anzac Cove on such an occasion. I can imagine it would be a very emotional place to visit for many people because of the history it holds for many New Zealanders. You are lucky that you have a lot of knowledge about your families place in this historic event - it is an important thing to know!
Miss Signal
What an amazing experience your aunt has had. ANZAC Day helps us remember what an important part the Gallipoli campaign played in the history of our country. I am so pleased that you had the opportunity to represent Summerland at the Swanson RSA, we can be very proud of you all.
Glenys
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