RSL and nasty realities.

[Rob A]

http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2013/s ... ite=sydney

Bit of a sore.
Mate of mine just back from his second tour of the sandpit, in his full dress walked his kid down the mainstreet in the 11:00am school march.
Fronting the RSL after the ceremonies was "Got anyone to sign you in?" refused entry.
It was a dont pass go. The words "this is anzac day!" and "off, fxxxxxx" and "get" were used in a different order, and he spent the arvo planting fenceposts instead.

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[cooee]

Interesting read thanks for the post. Being ex-military, l shake my head in disbelief.

[taswegian]

Well that makes me so sad to hear.

I attended Anzac celebrations in Honolulu and it was the most moving service I've attended.
It was hosted by USA but was Aussie through and through.

Dawn service had a lone bagpiper.

I find it amazing the way the Americans value our Aussie military presence.
It has to be heard to fully appreciate what it genuinely means.
It is all very humbling

For those not caught up with the realities of the military efforts it probably explains peoples reactions.
But NOT excuse them.

RobA give your mate a strong handshake or a hug from me.
Richard

[matagi]

That is truly appalling.

What exactly is/was the original relationship between the clubs and the RSL? I take it the clubs are not RSL organisations?

Personally, I reckon it's the clubs who should take on a different name.

[corvus]

Pleased to report that the Devonport Tasmania RSL Club welcomed ALL on ANZAC Day as should all RSL clubs what is this CRAP ?? from whichever club
corvus

[FatCanyoner]

What exactly is/was the original relationship between the clubs and the RSL? I take it the clubs are not RSL organisations?
Personally, I reckon it's the clubs who should take on a different name.

The RSL clubs were started by the organisation. These days, less than 5 per cent of RSL club members are returned service men and women. They are now pokie dens with very little involvement in supporting former soldiers. In NSW, where there are the highest number of RSL clubs, the organisation is starting to push to sever that tie. I think it will be a good move. The small local clubs of 60 years ago that provided a place for former soldiers to have a drink and catch up with mates are nothing like the monster gambling palaces they have become. Using the "RSL" name does damage to the organisation, as does their ongoing formal connection.