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Spring


Sometimes on the way to work I ask B to stop so I can take random photos. This was 2 days ago near the center of town I couldn't help but notice the Spring blossoms in one of the nearby parks. The memorial in front is in honour and remembrance of the coal miners who passed away in the Pike River explosion on 19 November 2010. This memorial site was dedicated on the first anniversary by John Key who was the prime minister and the time and Tony Kokshoorn who was the district mayor along with family members in a private ceremony. 

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NCSue said…
Enjoy your spring! I'm pulling out the warm stuff here!
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10 October 2023 at 08:47
roentare said…
Workplace casualty is always a tragedy.
10 October 2023 at 09:22
csuhpat1 said…
Wow, what a powerful, yet simple memorial.
10 October 2023 at 12:54
magiceye said…
Spring blossoms look beautifully decorative.
10 October 2023 at 14:15
local alien said…
A sad memorial. The spring flowers though are a beautiful surrounding
10 October 2023 at 21:34
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
They deserve the perfect memorial for sure. (I ask B(ill) to stop pretty often too so I can take pictures! We are lucky that they are willing to do that aren't we?
11 October 2023 at 07:40
Bill said…
Beautiful Spring blossoms and a lovely memorial for the miners who lost their lives.
11 October 2023 at 07:52
Tom said…
...spring is a special season of renewal. Enjoy.
11 October 2023 at 09:30
Tigger's Mum said…
Great setting for such a poignant memorial.
11 October 2023 at 09:34
Iris Flavia said…
Enjoy Spring! Sad memorial.
11 October 2023 at 18:58
Fun60 said…
As your blossom is appearing on the trees our leaves are falling. Spring and Autumn are my favourite seasons and I am grateful that a live in a country which experienced all four seasons.
11 October 2023 at 20:54
kwarkito said…
What a delight it is to feel spring coming on.
11 October 2023 at 22:07
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