People of Logan will often speak of how tight their communities are becoming.
We talk about how Logan is a place where someone’s always got your back.
A sure indicator that a community has a strong bond is when special days such as Anzac Day come around.
Last year, we saw some remarkable displays of commitment to the Anzac spirit as families stood amid the height of the coronavirus scare on their driveways, some with bugles in hand, waving their flags and showing their respect for the forefathers who’d done so much for them.
It is true that Anzac Day is a time to reflect, to remember the fallen, and to consider the sacrifices.
It is also a time to think about those who are currently serving, and who are working in a modern military.
If not serving overseas, our personnel are often helping in a grassroots capacity, whether it be in bushfires, floods, border control or coronavirus.
While it is a time to think of the sacrifices others are making, it is a time to be thankful for all we have, the friends we’ve made, and the communities we’ve built.
It’s also a nice time to think about our future, what we want to become and how we want to contribute to harmony in the places we choose to call home. There’s no better time to reach out to our neighbours, say hello, and to let them know we’re looking out for each other.
On Anzac Day, we’ll hear an awful lot about mateship – on the battlefield and elsewhere. It’s a trait we can all put into action – without prejudice or judgement – right now.
