What better way to begin the ANZAC Day Parade than with a pipe and drum band. And in this case it is from Scotch College, Braden and Robert's alma mater. This was on 25 April, my first weekend in Australia.
Don had insisted that I march with his Special Air Service Regiment group of veterans. This was a huge honor for me, and I admit I was a bit nervous. The newspaper later reported that the crowd downtown Perth was the largest ever. The big fellow in front is Don's very good mate Blue Cullen, whom I had first met on my first visit to OZ in 1969 on R&R from Vietnam.
Me, Blue and Don, what a great day for a parade.
After the parade there was a huge gathering at a big hotel courtyard and pub, and of course, a bunch of cold beers. And we hooked up with the boys. Rob, Uncle Bob, Braden, and Uncle DonI hope to get more done on the blog now that I've got a start. The more I work with it I think the better I'll get at it. So stay tuned for more.
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nice photos uncle bob! keep them coming.
leeane
May 4, 2009 at 6:32 PMRobert Austin, you look like a bleeding senator in that last photo...or maybe, an evangelist preacher. You look better than I have expected considering the mileage you've put on yourself. Alas, now that I have a copy of your likeness, you will be at the mercy of the dreaded "photoshop"! Have fun in Oz.
G'day, Mite!
Gudernick (Jaws007)
Jaws007
May 7, 2009 at 12:45 PMholy smokes...so cool mate...what handsome men the miller brothers are....parade looks cool with all the sprecial forces guys...salute to you all....16
Tom P16
May 7, 2009 at 8:46 PMI sent your photo to Don and asked if he recognized you. His response: "Never in a million years!!!"
Jaws007
May 8, 2009 at 11:26 AM