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Wharerangi

 

Photo taken in Autumn about 5 years ago.

Napier - Wharerangi Cemetery. Opened in 1948 and is mostly dedicated to returned servicemen and women who played a part in the 1st and 2nd world wars. B and I visited here about 5 years ago to pay respects to his grandmother and her husband. This is not the entire cemetery, it's only a small part of it.

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Comments

roentare said…
That seems like a meaningful visit; places like Wharerangi hold quiet, powerful stories, and it's moving that you took the time to honour them personally.
Marie Smith said…
Hallowed ground indeed.
Tigger's Mum said…
I always plan to visit family graves when I'm far away, then when I have the opportunity I get sidetracked by other things. Certainly visits to gravesites for my family are just formality - my memories of a person do not reside where they are buried.
So much atmosphere in this photo.
Amalia
xo
s.c said…
Cemeteries always have such a serene and peaceful atmosphere. This is absolutely no exception.
Tom said…
...military cemeteries need to be huge!
Betty J. Crow said…
Cemeteries are always interesting to visit. This one has importance.
NCSue said…
A moody and lovely image.
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Amypie71 said…
this photo shows only a small portion of the cemetery.
Bill said…
I love to visit cemeteries, they are nice and peaceful.
magiceye said…
Serenity prevails as it should.
Sharon said…
A green and peaceful place to rest and contemplate both the past and the future.

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