Remembrance Day
Published November 6, 2009
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row.
They mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe;
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch, be yours to hold it high,
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.
Plaque & Honour Board Dedication
Published November 2, 2009On the 29th. Nov.2009 at 1100hrs at the Maritime Museum South Bank Brisbane, the unveiling of a plaque & plinth and the dedication of an FESR Honour Board to be attached to the fwd. deck bulkhead of the Diamantina will climax another first for the FESR Navy Association QLD. Div. This is the third memorial plaque in QLD. dedicated to the Ships and Crews who served in the Far East Strategic Reserve 1955-1971. It is the first time that one has been erected in a Maritime Museum and the first FESR Honour Board to be placed in a heritage listed naval vessel. The fight for recognition of our service started 11 years ago and while we were successful in some of our initial aims full recognition somehow seems to evade us. These plaque dedication ceremonies are a material way for us to leave a lasting memorial to the future generations and in doing so helps to keep our service in the annals of our countries Naval History. FESR members and friends,ex-naval personal are cordilally invited to attend the ceremony.
SeaPower Video 1960 SEATO Sea Devil Exercise
Published November 1, 2009This new video from the SeaPower site should bring back a few memories I recognised a couple of old faces maybe you will too http://www.navy.gov.au/History
Bravo Zulu
Published October 12, 2009To Brian Berry and crew of the Greenbank Naval Association Sub Section a Bravo Zulu for the HMAS Diamantina Interactive Tour DVD very well done. I would recommend it to all naval exservicemen & women.
Welcome to Exbirdie.com
Published October 9, 2009Welcome to my little hub on the web … this is a place for me to share my experiences in the Royal Australian Navy and to rekindle past mateship. Please feel free to browse this blog at your leisure. If you would like to comment on any of the messages, simply register for a FREE account and add your thoughts directly to the respective post. Those wishing to provide general feedback or who wish to email me privately, may do so via the Feedback page. I trust you enjoy your visit … Bob
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