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ANZAC Day April 25 2024 – Remembering the Sacrifice of Chaplains Gordon Woods and Hilford Easton

For ANZAC Day, April 25 2025, we have produced a short 4 min video to be shared and used to help us remember the sacrifice given by the few for so many.

In particular, Bishop Grant Dibden shares the story of sacrifice of Chaplains, Gordon Woods and Hilford Easton, RAAF Chaplains.

Both were serving in World War 2, one in the UK and the other in the Northern Territory, both killed while on duty, Woods the victim of a Flying Bomb, Easton assisting as an observer searching for a missing bomber.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13

In Australia, Anzac Day is one of those special occasions when all Australian’s come together to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and those who gave their service in times of war and peace.

Feel free to use or share the video and remember those who answered the call.

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