Should all shops be closed on ANZAC Day By AJ

Should all shops be closed on ANZAC day?

Introduction:

ANZAC day is suppose to be a day where we remember those who gave up their lives for us,
not a day where people have to waste their time going to work. It’s disappointing to think that
every single year on April 25th, shops are being opened from 1PM onwards. Men and woman
gave up their whole lives to fight for our country, and yet people are just going to the shops to
go shopping. It seems that most people are more interested in the money they make, than
paying respect to the people that died fighting for our country. Therefore, I vehemently believe
all shops should be closed on ANZAC day. (Australia New Zealand Army Corps)

Family time and paying respect:

It’s very frustrating that people are asked to go to work on ANZAC day. Most people would just
want to spend time with their families and might want to visit the graves to remember the loved
ones they lost. Every year on ANZAC Day, they have dawn parades and services. Even though
the services finish in the morning, it doesn’t mean ANZAC day is over. People tend to think of
ANZAC Day is just another one of those normal public holidays. Well, it’s not. We should spend
ANZAC Day as if it’s our last. We can’t bring back the people who died, but we can show our
love and respect to them. Another good way to show reverence is to visit the museums. The
museums are a fantastic way to learn more about ANZAC, World War 1 and 2, and to also
learn more about the soldiers and nurses that lost their lives.

War research:

The first World War started on 28th July 1914, and ended on 11th November 1918. On the 4th
August 1914, Germany invaded Belgium. Sticking by it’s promise to stand up for Belgium,
Britain declared war on Germany. Many believed that World War 1 would finish by Christmas.
They thought that Britain was so powerful that the war would end quickly, but it didn’t.
The war finished four years after it had began! In the end, Britain won the war and Germany
had lost with terror.

Conclusion:

To conclude my opinions, ANZAC Day will only be the same with people going to work if

we don’t act now. We have voices, so we need to use them. ANZAC day is when we need to

remember those who sacrificed their lives for us, not where we should be worrying about

making money. Even if your someone who can’t attend the dawn services or parades, you

could at least go to the museum to show your respects. It’s the people that matter, not the

money. Therefore, all shops should be closed on ANZAC Day.