Players past and present pay tribute to the men and women who have served 100 years ago
Players pay tribute on ANZAC Day
Former and current Australian cricketers have paid their respects on the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.
Around Australia and the world, players have turned to social media to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served in World War I and in the armed forces.
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Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars Nicole Bolton and Elyse Villani, who attended the Camp Gallipoli sleep out in Perth, said it was important to take time to remember.
“ANZAC Day means reflecting on the many different meanings of war and appreciating the service and sacrifices made,” Villani said.
“I had two great grandfathers who both served in World War I and were wounded in France. I also have a great uncle who served in World War II, my uncle who was the first ever male nurse in the navy and then went across to the army and served in Afghanistan and Sudan.”
Bolton said ANZAC Day was a time to recognise hard work and sacrifice, and "for people from all parts of Australia and New Zealand to remember those that have gone before us”.
A time to remember... #LestWeForget #AnzacDay
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) April 25, 2015
For your courage and bravery, we thank you. So proud to be Australian. Lest we forget 🌺🌅 #WeWillRememberThem #ANZAC #Gallipoli100
— Megan Schutt (@megan_schutt) April 25, 2015
100 years ago! The Anzacs fought with courage & bravery so we can live the life we live today!Thank you #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
— Nathan Lyon (@NathLyon421) April 24, 2015
Dawn service @Anzacsquare brisbane amazing morning . pic.twitter.com/Oz54Eok7LO
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) April 24, 2015
Lest We Forget.. 100 years ago, bravery and sacrifice allow us to live the way we do today! Thank you!
— Mitch Starc (@mstarc56) April 24, 2015
Lest We Forget.... Such bravery shown 100 years ago means we can live our lives like we do today... Thank you.... #ANZACDay2015
— Alyssa Healy (@ahealy77) April 24, 2015
You fought for us 100yrs ago. Thank you for being selfless and courageous! Lest We Forget https://t.co/mly3pBqRBi
— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) April 24, 2015
The sacrifice that was made by so many transcends the achievements of bat and ball. I would not be… https://t.co/8jDRFPAuxm
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) April 24, 2015
.@darren_lehmann and @r_harris413 honouring the Anzacs at @CampGallipoli in Brisbane #AnzacDay #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/0LpMdxoV2x
— Cricket Australia (@CAComms) April 24, 2015
Just posted a photo https://t.co/UPFA44Posu
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) April 24, 2015
Lest we forget. pic.twitter.com/CX6wLazE12
— Rene Farrell (@Fezzy88Rene) April 24, 2015
So thankful for all those men and women who gave so much for our country. #LestWeForget #ANZAC… https://t.co/JmTlpy1yeB
— Sean Abbott (@seanabbott77) April 24, 2015
Beautiful morning in Delhi for the #ANZACSERVICE pic.twitter.com/4vYTCxiAJn
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) April 25, 2015
Honouring those who have served our great country #LestWeForget #respect #sacrifice #AnzacDay
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) April 25, 2015
So proud of all the men & women who have served this great country of ours. We honour them today #LestWeForget
— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) April 24, 2015
Lest we forget #anzac100 #Respect pic.twitter.com/v8pVFZap7I
— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) April 24, 2015
Lest we forget. #AnzacDay2015 #respect
— Jason Gillespie (@YCCCDizzy) April 24, 2015
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. Thank you.#LestWeForget
— Greg Blewett (@blewy214) April 24, 2015
Dear soldiers, we are all so proud of you & thankful for your bravery. Well done to everyone participating in #CampGallipoli #AnzacDay !!!
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) April 24, 2015