Are We There to March or to Remember?

Anzac Day approaches and Agamedes wonders about the meaning of the parade.

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This year, the WA RSL will allow only Veterans or next-of-kin of veterans to march in Anzac Day parades. "It's a day for veterans," says RSL state president Bill Gaynor. Others are not so sure.

In particular, according to The West (22 Apr 10), "Members of the Partners of Veterans Association of WA say their association has been denigrated by the decision." This group marched last year but are not allowed to march in this year's parade.

Here's one view: Partners, Scouts, cadets, various other groups, all show their support and respect for war veterans by joining the veterans in the Anzac Day parade.

Here's another view: Partners, Scouts, cadets, various other groups, all show their support and respect for war veterans by watching the Anzac Day parade and by applauding or saluting the veterans who are marching. While there are still living, marching war veterans, this is my preferred option.

Do you ever go to the opera? Or to a school's graduation assembly? Do you climb up on the stage and sing along with the opera singers or with the graduating students? Probably not... You stay in you seats -- part of the audience -- and show your appreciation with an appropriate mix of silent listening and applause.

Anzac Day respect

Anzac Day is our day for remembering, saluting, respecting and thanking veterans. Let the veterans march in the parade. We will show our respect and support by watching the veterans march past.

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