It is with regret I inform you that Maurice Lovegrove ED has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Maurice passed away suddenly at Middlemore Hospital on 12 August 2017, aged 77.
Rest in Peace Maurice. Thank you for your Service.
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It is with regret I inform you that Maurice Lovegrove ED has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Maurice passed away suddenly at Middlemore Hospital on 12 August 2017, aged 77.
Rest in Peace Maurice. Thank you for your Service.
It is with regret I inform you that Vivian Parkinson has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Vivian passed away in Sydney, Australia, on Thursday 17 August 2017.
Rest in Peace Vivian. Thank you for your Service.
WE STAND ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
It is with regret I inform you that Sir Colin Meads has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Colin passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 after a hard fought battle. Aged 81.
Rest in Peace Colin. Thank you for your Service.
Col Comdt RNZA, Col Matt Beattie, laying a wreath on behalf of NZ gunners to commemorate Long Tan and Vietnam Veteran's day at the 5pm Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Friday 18 August 2017.
Report On Consultation In The Review Under S. 282 Of The Veterans’ Support Act 2014
Manurewa RSA
9 August 2017
Barry Dreyer and Greg Thwaite participated in the Consultation conducted by Prof. Ron Paterson. About 40 veterans attended.
It is with regret I inform you that Ron Haira has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Ron passed away peacefully in Sydney on 30 July 2017.
Rest in Peace Ron. Thank you for your Service.
WE STAND ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
UBIQUE
LEST WE FORGET
The Assoc has been asked to see if anyone in our circle of contacts can assist in finding a WW2 artillery gun for Palmerston North city council's proposed upgrade of the city's Memorial Park, which will have a WW2 theme.
It is with regret I inform you that John Tilleyshort has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. John passed away suddenly at home in Alexandra, on 5th August 2017.
Rest in Peace John. Thank you for your Service.
It is with regret I inform you that Eric Smith has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Eric passed away peacefully, on 30th July 2017, at Metlifecare Highland Park, Auckland, aged 96 years.
Rest in Peace Eric. Thank you for your Service.
Hi Folks,
It is with regret I inform you that Doug Hastie has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky. Doug passed away peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, on 30 July 2017, aged 86.
Rest in Peace Doug. Thank you for your Service.
Have you visited Te Papa’s World War One exhibition in Wellington, or been to the National War Memorial and Park? If you haven't done this yet, you could be interested in a trip that Northern gunners are planning, especially if you are a disabled Vet and less able to get about.
It is with regret I inform you that Howie Marsters has marched out for the last time to the Gunpark in the Sky, on Saturday 29 July 2017.
Rest in Peace Howie. Thank you for your Service.
WE STAND ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
UBIQUE
LEST WE FORGET
It is my sad duty to inform you that Maj Graham Roch ED marched out to the Gunpark in the Sky on 12th July 2017 in Brisbane, Australia.
Graham served most of his long TF career in 22 Bty but was BC 4 MDM Bty when the last 5.5in shoot was held.