The Sun
Wednesday August 8, 2012
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Remembrance finds reward By Robbie Parkes T he Ma rlboroug h RSA ha s recognised Olivia Sheat not only for the respect she has shown her greatgrandfather, but for her hard work and success too. Marlborough RSA president Ernie Thomson presented Marlborough Girls’ College head girl Olivia Sheat with a cheque on Friday to go towards her future studies. Her great-grandfather fought at Passchendaele in Belgium during World War One, and she wore his medals during the ANZAC day ceremony at Blenheim School this year, where she also sang. “And the RSA stands in appreciation of that,” said RSA vice president Peter Slape. “There’s nothing a retired serviceman appreciates more than seeing a young person wearing medals.” It used to be frowned upon, but it is now seen as a huge mark of respect
for a descendant to represent them this way, he said. “Olivia is the perfect example of the younger generation paying tribute to those who served overseas by excelling at what she does.” “She didn’t get where she is by sitting down and doing nothing.” Olivia has been highly successful in singing and music, and recently returned from a trip to South Africa with the New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir. She said it was a real honour to have this kind of recognition and community support. “It’s quite special because it’s something that has been handed down and treasured.” She said her great-grandfather would have been proud for her to wear his medals. The money will go towards her courses at Victoria University in Wellington next year.
Olivia Sheat with her cheque from the RSA, along with mum, Jane and Marlborough RSA president Ernie Thomson.
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