graves of Australians who gave their lives in
something within my capabilities to
been
humming the tune ever since."
match. The match
including the ceremony was shown live on Fox Sports. At 2.25pm there
was a
special Anzac tribute
and
your wonderful song was played as the special guests, match officials and
both teams entered the stadium. They walked on in staggered starts escorted by Army service
personnel to the music and it
was absolutely wonderful. They all lined up in one line and the 'toss' was
performed
by an 85 yr old POW veteran. The Qld Premier with match referee and both team captains.
The
Qld President of the RSL read
the Ode and a Navy bugler played the Last Post. It was a very
moving
few
minutes and everyone loved it. You should be very
proud of your song.
Thanks again
for permitting us to use the
song. I have played it
probably 30 times over the last month. It moves me
every time, the words are
reflective of our appreciation for these men &
women."
Brian
McGrath - Operations
Manager -
Brisbane Broncos Football Club
*The
song was requested to be used
again for the ANZAC tribute
in the 2007 round 7 NRL match when the
Brisbane
Broncos
played
Melbourne
Storm. This was the third time the song has been requested
to be
played by the Brisbane Broncos for their ANZAC tribute.
It was also used in 2004 and 2006. The song will be
used as part of the ANZAC tribute in the
2008 round 7 NRL match between
the Brisbane Broncos and the
South Sydney Rabbitohs on ANZAC Day, 25
April, at Suncorp Stadium.
have to say that it is a wonderful tribute
to use your song... I am asking for permission to use it at
the
funeral."
E-mail from a
Reverend
"Congratulations
on
your very
professionally presented
song, 'Can You Hear
Australia's Heroes
Marching?'
It is most patriotic, stirring
and respectfully
thought provoking."
Major General
Peter Phillips AO
MC (Retd) National
President of the
RSL
the listeners on
the 28
stations to
John Kerr (2UE)
"We, the ACT TPI Association, have been
asked by the Federation of the TPI Association to create the
same CD
using your song for a national campaign to Federal politicians. The Federation has asked me
to ask your
permission to use your song on the national campaign. They only
intend sending the CDs
to the Federal and other local State politicians.
For your information, we have
found
the CD of great
benefit in informing our local politicians of just what
is a TPI. Could
you please advise if your
approval is given to the Federation using your
song on the
CD?"
TPI - Totally
and Permanently Incapacitated Ex Servicemen and Women
"We
also heard the song here in Kimbe, West New Britain, Papua New
Guinea. I am organising a Dusk
Service here to commemorate ANZAC Day & would
much appreciate a copy of your great composition."
E
-mail request
"I'm a German student
... I beg
for your permission to use your song 'Can you hear Australia's heroes
marching?' for a project in my English lesson. This project is about
Australia. One optional task was
to find a song about Australia. And I looked on the
internet and found your song 'Can you hear
Australia's heroes marching?', which was very
emotional to me."
E-mail request
"I am bandmaster for a
small R.S.L. club brass band on the central coast, and have been
asked by a
Korean Digger if I could arrange "Can You Hear
Australia's Heroes Marching?" to play at Anzac Day
and other
services."
E-mail request