Dedicated to Jack Lynch and all the others who flew the metal chariots night and day Does the sound of a helicopter bring back memories, you ask? Yes, like a flash, no matter where I am or whatever my task So many flickering fragmented scenes I can hear and see Of courage, mateship, humour as […]

The many flickering images from the past I see All those times together; a young generation so free Happy, vibrant and not a care what tomorrow would bring It was a time for love, fun and to sing We were immortal and the world was ours No thought of hate and fear, just laughter mid […]

I know I might sound like an old soldier repenting and hugging white doves. Nor would I claim to understand the diplomacy and politics of a troubled planet. Mind you, there is good reason for me not to understand the long term strategy of the western world. There is none, other than a growing obsession […]

Aussie Surf Life Savers In the great land down under, there are many colorful snapshots of the Australian people at work and play in a free and easy way of life. Shearers, drovers, swagmen, footy, cricket, Melbourne Cups and the ever alert bronze surf life savers are very much part of that scene. Who among […]

For   Rene and Wilson Each dawn I reach out from restless sleep to hold her close to me All I touch is a cold silent empty space and I wonder why it had to be How is it possible the Planet still spins with such energy and life When she is no longer part of […]

She was a soldier’s wife all those years So many brave farewells while hiding fears Both mother and father when he was away Always busy, cheerful and waiting, waiting, day by day   A cycle of postings and shifting family to places unknown Tearful farewells to familiar places where friendships had grown The tests on […]

When I was very young, our nation went to war We cheered marching troops soon to leave our beloved shore Cause ours was a land of peace so free from foreign strife To marry, raise some Billy- Lids and have a wonderful life Where you could speak your mind any place and anytime It was […]

Meeting the physical and mental demands of soldiering is the ultimate test when in very dangerous circumstances. It requires the ability to endure day after day and week after week in the most hostile environment that both Mother Nature and Man can create The keys in meeting such challenges include one of the most respected […]

A salute to all warriors, black, white and brindle who served together, fought together and for some, they also died together. Prologue Old soldiers from days gone by often wonder where their mates are and how they fared in the years that followed their discharge. At the reunions there is often the news of comrades […]

Will a true blue leader step forward to ensure all this stupidity ends?  Who decided political correctness was compulsory? Who are the blinkered Suits in high places who claim all is OK? When slowly but surely our gagged nation is losing its way It’s becoming a Disney Land and avoiding the true facts of life […]