ANZAC day pictures

Because the landing on the beach at Gallipoli happened at dawn, the ANZAC Day observance always takes place in the early morning.  The above picture was taken in the garden of the official residence of the Australian Ambassador.

Music for the observance was provided by a children's choir and an String Quintet, here practicing before the beginning of the event. 

As guests arrived they were greeted by the sound of a bagpiper from St. Patrick's Battalion. 

I was asked to give the invocation for the ceremony.  There were about 100 people in attendance -- not only Australians and New Zealanders, but also the Ambassadors of India, the United States, and Turkey, as well as others from the UK and, of course, Mexicans as well. 

The service concluded with the wreath laying ceremony -- above are the wreaths of Australia and New Zealand. 

Above are several of the Christ Church members who were present -- one from Australia (and her daughter), one from New Zealand, and our bagpiper -- in full regalia.