For Commemorative Use

Please feel free to listen to and download the recording and lyric sheet below for remembrance ceremonies and educational use.

Your Dad’s Prayer (Lest We Forget) is based on a postcard written by William “Dad” Ireland in 1916 as a blessing to his sons before they left for service.

The recording and words are offered freely for remembrance services, ANZAC Day ceremonies, school commemorations and community gatherings.

No permission is required.

Lest We Forget
Your Dad’s Prayer (Lest We Forget) – Commemorative Lyric Sheet This recording and lyric sheet may be freely used for commemorative and educational purposes.
No permission required.
Lest We Forget. 280 KB

Anzac Memorial 1932

Unveiling of the ANZAC memorial

Castlemaine Cemetery

William 'Dad' Ireland

Anzac Memorial 1932

Castlemaine Cemetery