My Home Town - Heroes song. "Recently, I went back to my old home town and shot images to go with my song 'Can You Hear Australia's Heroes Marching?'. I was born and raised in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, and spent my first 18 years there. I would say, there is little doubt that the great monuments dedicated to the service of those that went to war, left an impression on me when I was growing up, like the the Arch of Victory and the Avenue of Honor. My schooling also taught me about our ANZAC tadition and Simpson and his donkey. These are great examples of courage, sacrifice and mateship, which we should always hand down to future generations." - comment by Peter Barnes. The song is timeless and honours the memory of those who have died in the service and defence of Australia in war. The marching theme of the song is especially powerful and supports the spirit of ANZAC Day. The song does not glorify war or endorse conflict of any kind. The song simply highlights the sacrifice of many Australians who died in the service and defence of our country in war. Over 100,000 Australians have lost their lives in the service and defence of our country. Along with their mates, they're marching once again, in the towns and cities, across our great land. Schools and students frequently ask to use this song in projects and commemorative ceremonies. Radio stations throughout Australia have broadcast the song leading up to ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. The song is also requested to be played at funerals (for veterans). The song has been used for commemorative purposes across Australia by schools, churches, choirs, bands, councils, retirement homes and RSL branches. Any public broadcast or performance of the song requires the permission of the author - please contact Peter Barnes by email here or phone 0418 82 7756. You can contact the author of the song if you would like to use the song for commemorative purposes for ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. Music sheets are also available. Concept, title, lyrics and copyright owner of the song: Peter Barnes You can email the author (Peter Barnes) at peterbarnes@iprimus.com.au You can read about the song at the website http://www.users.on.net/revelation/heroes.htm Click on the website and you will find the link to download a CD quality mp3 file of the song in full length at no cost. Don't miss this opportunity. Want to know what influenced the author to write and create the song? Go to http://www.users.on.net/revelation/Peter.htm You can also watch a video of the song relating to WW1 at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t256Gwcr4k4 You can also watch a video of the song relating to the Korean War at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYNf5v2VK0c You can also watch a video of the song relating to WW2 at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeK9oTV37yA You can also watch a video of the song relating to the Vietmam War at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWxUiOlSxo4 'Can you hear Australia's heroes marching? © Peter Barnes 2001 - 2007. All Rights Reserved. All content remains the property of the respective copyright holders. War monuments. Hometown.