tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post7499113930283584062..comments2023-08-26T16:48:02.288+10:00Comments on Being Ruby: ANZAC Day: A boy Named TomJulie@beingRUBYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10424920655462727594noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-14422388491724780292010-05-03T18:24:56.726+10:002010-05-03T18:24:56.726+10:00Julie - I would like to think that Tom had a long ...Julie - I would like to think that Tom had a long and happy life and was not scarred too deeply by the horrors he must have encountered. The thought of this gentle young man not surviving is just too sad to contemplate. LeighBrabourne Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17001504570826232809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-29074376177307920702010-04-30T02:32:18.973+10:002010-04-30T02:32:18.973+10:00I am an artist and I was enamored by Tom and the n...I am an artist and I was enamored by Tom and the note you wrote about him.<br />If you will say OK, I would like to paint a portrait of him...a fitting thank you to you for the story and photo.<br />My email is artistdrwg@comcast.net. I do not work with the speed I used to because of neuropathy affecting my hands. But, hopefully it won't be too long before it is completed, if you agree. <br />Again, thank you for such a beautiful story and introducing all of us to Tom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-50471148227669806152010-04-29T14:38:29.799+10:002010-04-29T14:38:29.799+10:00Such a moving post.
I love the idea that so many p...Such a moving post.<br />I love the idea that so many people are now gazing into his handsome face. I do hope he lived a long and happy life.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-90863869060175956382010-04-28T21:23:59.823+10:002010-04-28T21:23:59.823+10:00Hi from New Zealand.
Great tribute you wrote. I w...Hi from New Zealand.<br /><br />Great tribute you wrote. I was in a meeting today, and they say there is a resurgence of younger people being interested in ANZAC. You are doing a great job in doing this.<br /><br />cheers,<br /><br />AnnAnn, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-51318277309714690302010-04-27T19:57:54.888+10:002010-04-27T19:57:54.888+10:00Julie, what a moving post.
I hope someone sees y...Julie, what a moving post. <br /><br />I hope someone sees your beautiful photo and recognizes him so that you get to hear his full story. <br />If that happens, please let us know.<br /><br />Warm hugs and happy Anzac Day to you too lovely.<br /><br />x CharlottaCharlotta Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758013454341639663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-24393977030569578052010-04-27T18:51:58.493+10:002010-04-27T18:51:58.493+10:00Like many thousands of other familes on Anzac Day ...Like many thousands of other familes on Anzac Day i remember my grandfather, James Wallace who fought at Gallipoli, and what brave and unselfish young men they were, some came home, some didn't, i am one of the lucky ones, my grandfather came home, but he was never the same again,i don't even remember him as i was only a baby when he died, but i always think of him and all who fought for their country,<br />Lest We Forget. Amandaamandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535838040001899001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-66327494599290190362010-04-27T13:45:50.658+10:002010-04-27T13:45:50.658+10:00what a lovely post. Lest we forget.what a lovely post. Lest we forget.Bree Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535998259464824665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-79868997862764214362010-04-27T13:35:35.979+10:002010-04-27T13:35:35.979+10:00Very beautiful post Julie. I always leave your blo...Very beautiful post Julie. I always leave your blog with a warm and good feeling. Thank you, dear.<br /><br />ox, MonSplendid Willowhttp://www.splendidwillow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-21837932359917543112010-04-27T12:35:32.962+10:002010-04-27T12:35:32.962+10:00It's sad..., people fighting, killing each oth...It's sad..., people fighting, killing each other. I couldn't imagine being part of that. Many people are, just like this soldier. I always wonder how they made their decision. Is it love for the country, fear, or a sense of duty. In this regard, I'm glad I grew up in Switzerland..., the "famous" neutral country.Maya @ Completely Coastalhttp://completely-coastal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-78549222588486574072010-04-27T11:53:45.421+10:002010-04-27T11:53:45.421+10:00Did not know what ANZAC meant until today..I never...Did not know what ANZAC meant until today..I never even heard of the term...Stupid, horrible wars fought for what? And today it still goes on nothing ever learned. Beautiful Tom in your photo and all the Toms fighting at this moment..Their bravery, something I cannot even fathom..Lovely post Julie as always...Beatnhearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825208509765183528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-36185303812771017192010-04-27T09:20:26.624+10:002010-04-27T09:20:26.624+10:00Another doosy of a post Julie! I have to go out an...Another doosy of a post Julie! I have to go out and get Gallipoli now and show it to the kids. Sigh. I have taken to attending the French rememberance days instead of holding up my end of the fort with ANZAC day. Best I can do here is make some ANZAC bikkies, look deeply into Tom's eyes and hope he has grandkids who are thinking of him too!<br />xxxAngehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255310309447767848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-58776521496726674652010-04-27T08:32:03.828+10:002010-04-27T08:32:03.828+10:00Julie what a hansome man I do so hope Tom came hom...Julie what a hansome man I do so hope Tom came home & wouldnt it be great if you blog helps to spread the word & we find out more about him? <br />have a great week. :)Exquisite Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858476511919120207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-26574554413171327022010-04-27T07:45:59.119+10:002010-04-27T07:45:59.119+10:00There is something different about the lads who fo...There is something different about the lads who fought in the first World War, the War To End All Wars. For Remembrance Sunday i posted this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN-NIHbfJ1k&feature=related I still can't watch it without crying. For me it represents all the young lads who went and are still going to war. This is a wonderful tribute, Julie, putting a human face on war. I loved what Nevin wrote, too. At the end of the day, when we count the cost, does any side really win?ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300586836372077575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-67250289593796127272010-04-27T00:22:30.616+10:002010-04-27T00:22:30.616+10:00Well done!Well done!Tamerie Shriver Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520049303830446498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-27436187684813235652010-04-27T00:03:01.735+10:002010-04-27T00:03:01.735+10:00What a special post Julie, honoring these brave me...What a special post Julie, honoring these brave men. And you really did a great job cleaning it up. Have a great week. Jennifer:)Jen Beaudet https://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-34665690215145641192010-04-26T21:35:41.830+10:002010-04-26T21:35:41.830+10:00My dear Julie,
my beautiful sister..
I felt sh...My dear Julie,<br /><br />my beautiful sister.. <br /><br />I felt sharing this with you as an Turkish background and proud to be Australian..<br /><br />In 1934 Turkish Commander Mustafa Kemal Atatürk wrote a tribute to the ANZACs killed at Gallipoli:<br /><br />"Those heroes that 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 now here in this country of ours... you, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway 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."<br /><br /><br />With my love ..<br /><br />We will remember them<br />Lest We Forgetnevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715657585760229927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-75985122033354997912010-04-26T16:07:27.705+10:002010-04-26T16:07:27.705+10:00This is such a touching tribute, Julie. Whether o...This is such a touching tribute, Julie. Whether or not he is an unknown to us, he was still someone's son, someone's friend, and his family wished and prayed for his safe return. <br />Wishing you a happy week, dear friend.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-53578427781596415852010-04-26T13:43:25.663+10:002010-04-26T13:43:25.663+10:00to all the toms...xx
~laurato all the toms...xx<br />~lauraPooch Purple Reignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460865405701466468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-88833750313539039962010-04-26T13:43:25.664+10:002010-04-26T13:43:25.664+10:00to all the toms...xx
~laurato all the toms...xx<br />~lauraPooch Purple Reignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460865405701466468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-54294124594056065242010-04-26T10:28:07.362+10:002010-04-26T10:28:07.362+10:00Such a lovely face - a wonderful post Julie.
Milli...Such a lovely face - a wonderful post Julie.<br />Millie ^_^Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408461724832141163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-7567597613309771382010-04-26T09:57:37.477+10:002010-04-26T09:57:37.477+10:00What lovely thoughts and you must try to find out ...What lovely thoughts and you must try to find out about Tom if you had his surname the AWM could help. ANZAC day is easily the most significant Australian commemorative holiday. These wars have forged our character. xoxoJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475155333546477042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-52998996353182364122010-04-26T09:54:01.578+10:002010-04-26T09:54:01.578+10:00What a wonderful tribute Julie. So sad that we eve...What a wonderful tribute Julie. So sad that we even have wars to begin with but I guess that is just wishful thinking. <br />You've done a beautiful job bringing the photo back to it's original state. <br />I think you're right he does seem to be saying Thank You.<br /><br />xxx..CaroleCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812929183991250426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-69913282863485179242010-04-26T09:13:06.672+10:002010-04-26T09:13:06.672+10:00A beautiful tribute and post. Bless you for remem...A beautiful tribute and post. Bless you for remembering with love and gratitude.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026642983521186196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-15427437331805034702010-04-26T08:14:12.652+10:002010-04-26T08:14:12.652+10:00thank you for sharing tom with us. his dear face
...thank you for sharing tom with us. his dear face<br />will strike a chord with every sister or mother.<br /><br />how precious of you to work so to reveal that<br />face.myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2066317770814487381.post-60487689297356559902010-04-26T07:39:31.790+10:002010-04-26T07:39:31.790+10:00Amazing piece of history. The more I read about wh...Amazing piece of history. The more I read about what the troops did, and what they went through. We have a relative , Tibby Cotter, who was shot in the battle of Bersheeba. Great cricketer too...simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.com