Volume XXXlX | No 42 | 8th November 2017
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Armistice Day
THE MOMENT THE GUNS FELL SILENT
TONY WELLMAN E L E C T R I C A L
L I M I T E D
PO Box 655 Wanaka, Central Otago Tel: 03 443 7347
Armistice Day has a very special place in New Zealand History. Every year we commemorate this day in memory of the sacrifices of so many. Not only the ultimate sacrifice of the many killed and wounded throughout World War I but also the many other lives affected; those of the families and loved ones left behind. It is with great pride that the Upper Clutha RSA continues to commemorate this day and recognise the huge cost to our country both in lives, and ongoing suffering to the families. This year marks the 99th year of Armistice Day. Sadly, we no longer have any living veterans with us who fought through World War I, but their legacy is all around us. They gave so much in a time of need to allow all of us to be able to enjoy a peaceful and prosperous life in a country we love. Armistice Day is also a day of reflection, looking at our past and remembering those family members
that were involved. It is also a time to look forward to the future and the promise that brings. The Upper Clutha RSA is very happy to see more of today’s youth getting involved in the commemorations and showing a real enthusiasm in continuing to remember the deeds of so many, so long ago. It is the youth that are our future and it is days like Armistice Day that allow us to stop and take stock of how fortunate we are.
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The Upper Clutha RSA is holding its Armistice Day commemoration at the Wanaka Cenotaph again this year and would like to invite everyone to join us for a brief ceremony at 11am, on the 11th November 2017. PHOTO: (L–R) John Holland, Robyn Holland, Comd (Rtd) Lyal Cocks RNZN, Maj Ian Piercy RNZIR (Chairperson of the Upper Clutha RSA), Senior Constable Mike Thomas NZ Police. Missing members of the committee from the photo are Lynne and Ralph Fegan and Matt Plant.
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