Today on the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, we gather to remember the sacrifice of all servicemen and women. They believed in something greater than themselves. It was their unselfish sacrifice that gives them a special place in our hearts.
We are thankful for those first ANZACS whose actions established the traditions we as a nation, hold so dear.
When the time again came, following generations of Australians served in World War II and in times of turmoil in Korea, Borneo, Vietnam, and various UN campaigns and more recently East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
On this day we remember the sacrifices of our men and women for an ideal, for a way of life. Freedom and Peace and the opportunity for every man and woman to live their lives as they wish without the threat of military and civil strife.
Let us remind ourselves of the example set by those named on all memorials throughout our nation and overseas and pledge ourselves never to forget their sacrifice. Let us determine that the liberties so costly won by their deeds are not lost by our own indifference.
So let us mourn with pride but let us also remember with equal pride those who continue to serve today, and those who have returned home damaged in body and mind.

They shall grow not old, as we who are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest we forget.

From For the Fallen by Laurence Binyoun, fourth verse.