Whilst waiting there a young man wearing medals on his right chest walked up to me and asked if he could march with us today. I asked if he was looking for 4 Fd Regt and he said yes. I then pointed to his medals and asked who they belonged to, and he said Kerry Boyce. You could have knocked me over with a feather. I introduced myself and he knew who I was and a quick welcoming embrace ensured. It was Kerry's Nephew, James. After that my/our day only got better. James marched with us and then joined us at the Coronation Hotel for a refreshment (or 2) and later he met us down at the Paragon Hotel with his family for another beer. After an emotional start it was a great day, and I have invited James to join us each year in the future. From John Wilson in Townsville John attended an Anzac Day service and lunch with 4th Regiment at Lavarack Barracks. He was extremely impressed with the entire day and sent the photos below to us. John with the current CO of 4th Regiment LTCOL Simon Frewen and the wreath John laid at the service, (the one on the right) was made by John’s daughter Kym. We appreciate John’s commitment to keeping the Old Boys in touch with our old Regiment. From Ron Hall Pete. Cripes I saw you got rained out or at least on. Here in Canberra the dawn service was attended by a massive crowd, some say 35,000. Great service, especially the commemorative address. This year it was Flying Officer Kbora Ali. We are safe with women like her in our services. Lest we forget. Regards Ron Ron sent in the following article which I hope will prompt others to do the same. A great story Ron and credit to you. 39753 Gunner R. Hall, Call Sign 24 Having grown up in Gippsland and attended the Yallourn Technical College, my final year of school was October 67. My school mates either joined the State Electricity Commission as apprentices, end up milking cows or growing and picking up potatoes. I decided to join the Army. I cut a Military recruiting advertisement out of the Melbourne Sun newspaper, stuck it in my pocket and hitch hiked to 83a St Kilda Road with every intention of joining
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