A change of heart !

Sheer necessity has caused the Returned Services League ( RSL ) to show interest in veterans that it previously shunned.Advancing years have thinned the ranks of those marching on ANZAC day and now those who served in other than the two world wars are being not only welcomed - but urged to join the march.Decades ago the RSL seemed to think that it's membership should be exclusively centred on those who served in the two great wars of last century. They seemed to regard the Korean war as not a " real " war, and later those returning from the Vietnam conflict were shunned because that was an " unpopular " war.Worst of all, the RSL seemed to totally turn away from those who served in the armed services because of their national service obligations. These " Nashos " were not welcome at RSL clubs and and their time in uniform was treated with a sneer !Most people welcome this change of heart, but the past rejection hurt - and it will not be surprising if many ignore the call to join the march.