The Armistice Beacon

We remember the jubilation in the streets, the prospect of joyful reunions with whānau, and hopes for a better world and long-lasting peace.

Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor General of New Zealand
By striving for enduring peace we acknowledge the unimaginable price paid by so many.

Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand
If there's a next time I hope they can just talk it through - From Saskia Haddon (8)

Saskia Haddon

Wellington
I love peace so much I wish I was a bird - From Emily Haddon (5)

Emily Haddon

Wellington
I hope there's never going to be a war with NZ in it again - From Saskia Haddon (8)

Saskia Haddon

Wellington
The world has a bright future if we take lessons from the past.

Allan Lill

Ashburton
In memory of my father Warrant Officer Noble Lowndes (no. 732) (b.1896 d.1972), one of the few to survive all 52 months

C. N. Lowndes
In memory of my Grandfathers, Samuel Simon(CEF) & John Golding Myers(ANZAC) who both fought during WW1. Lest We Forget...Lest We Forget.

Paula-Ann Simon
Guns were exploding Tanks were burning Troops were dying No longer learning

Alan & Ann-Marie Richardson

Lawrence
Peace in our time

Wayne Henderson

Christchurch
Over 100,000 New Zealanders answered the call from the uttermost ends of the earth, we will remember them.

Brian Roberts

Kerikeri
They shall beat their swords into plowshares...nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore Isa 2:4

Nigel Christensen
In loving memory of Rory Arnold 7/157, Canterbury M.R., born Nelson, 27 June 1891; died Gallipoli, 17 July 1915 R.I.P.

Carolyn Carr

Wellington
Armistice Day is a chance to think about the meaning of victory and peace, and what it means to remember or to forget.

Philippa Werry
A time to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who died in war, and those whose sufferings continued long after war ended.

Philippa Werry
Arthur Warren UK, aged 23, lost to the horror of The Somme, remembered by his distant family. Never again. Kei wareware tatou.

Louise Keenan

Te Awamutu
George & Tom Fox, brothers from Waipukurau who still lie on the battlefield. Young lives laid down for victory and peace. Lest We Forget.

Glenn Reddiex
A School Teacher and talented sportsman. Tom died at Passchendaele 4th Oct. 1917 aged 20. Three generations later we still honour him.

Kath Cotton
You have made us reap and weep from what you have done and held in your hearts your homeland and selflessness.

Jane Elizabeth Broughton
Celebrate the peace and remember the past.

Andrew Henry

Auckland
The sorrow created by wartime is impossible to imagine. It seems boundless. We must all work to ensure we never tread that path again.

Elizabeth Bush-King

Brooklyn
Acknowledging the sacrifices my grandfather Stanley Bucknor made by enlisting as a 16 year old in the Royal New Zealand Navy.

Renee Graham, Chief Executive Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Wellington
This Armistice I remember my great-Uncle Pvt. E.O. Julian, who fell as peace was declared so we could experience it in his stead.

Janine Boon

Wellington
It is hopeful to think that out of the sadness and losses of the past, new friendships and stronger ties have been forged.

Julie Moonlight

Wellington
If we could all get along without greed, malice or prejudice, then there is hope for a better world.

Julie Moonlight

Wellington
Hope is putting a smile on someone’s face when all they see is sadness.

Julie Moonlight

Wellington
Embrace the little things in life and you will find joy in your heart.

Julie Moonlight

Wellington
'The loss of a single life is many times greater for a small country like NZ.' - General Bernard Freyberg to Cpt EP Brett 2nd NZ Div '44

Michael Brett
11 November 1918 was a double celebration for the Johnston family in Hastings – the end of WW1 and a telegram that my great uncle was alive.

John Johnston

Gisborne
Imagine all the people, living life in peace... John Lennon.

Briony Dyson

Wellington
In loving memory of all the animals that served and gave their lives for us too.

Izzy Dyson

Wellington
Martin men Carterton Your sacrifice our liberty We honor and remember you In Poppy fields you forever rest Your name etched upon a wall RIP

Olive, Glennis and Kathleen (nee Martin)

Australia
Auckland remembers those who served in WWI & the courage they showed in risking their lives so that we may enjoy peace & security -Phil Goff

Phil Goff

Auckland
May you all be Resting in Peace Thank you for your sacrifice You are all truly heroes! God bless xxx

Fiona Brett

UK
Remembering the miĺlions of horses, donkeys & mules who also served and suffered in the war. So grateful for their sacrifice xxx

Cherie Bateman

Whangarei
my uncle and great uncle served in world war 1 i never met them

phyllis clarke

greymouth
In memory of Reginald Prout. Thank you to you and all who fought with you for your service.

Aileen Burns

Timaru
Thanks to those who gave their lives so we could live in peace and have freedom of speech which is now sadly under threat because of apathy.

Greg Cuttance

DANNEVIRKE
The sacrafice never is forgotten of those who gave their lives to save ours.You live on within our hearts and memories. Love&Peace & Freedo

Glenna & Michael Lester

Palmerston North
In memory of my three great uncles who lost their lives so I can live with the freedom to make my own choices. Honouring ancestors.

Pauline

Bay of Plenty
Love Peace & Freedom ?? In Remembrance of our NZ Men & Women whom sacrificed their lives for us. We Thank you. Lest We Forget ? Onward

C.A. Mitchell

Manawatu.. New Zealand
To all the brave men & women who gave their lives in order for us to know peace, I salute you. We will remember them

Deborah

Tasman
In memory of the many men and women that joined the Armed Defence Forces. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Lest We Forget.

Cate

Palmerston North
You didn’t know me but I now know you Rev William Grant through you and all the others that gave their lives I have peace

Carolle Pilling

Hawke’s Bay
MAU MAHARA TONU TATOU KIA RATOU WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Richard Hokianga

Christchurch
Gone but never forgotten - My G.Grandfathers Corporal Robert Watson Coubrough from Crookston Otago and Private John Oscar Scott Auckland ?

Angela Diamond

Tapanui
Thank you for giving your lives so I may have mine. Rest in Peace.

Jenny Dobson

Dunedin
Pray God never again. Requiescat in pace.

Anonymous
Honouring your sacrifices and those of all the animals, remembering members from my family, Peace on Earth..Lest We Forget

Raewyn Fitton

Whakatane, New Zealand
Your sacrafices will never be forgotten.

Kim

Gisborne
Remembering all those that gave us our free world especially those forever laying in foreign lands. We Will Remember Them.

Patsy McMillan

Waikari
To all of the men and woman who have served their country, and, the families they left behind, thank you for your sacrifice.

Charlene Gell

Mosgiel
We will not forget the sacrifice made by the young men and women to secure our freedom thank you all ..teach our young. never again ?

Gavin Hickey

Ashburton New Zealand
To the many of my British ancestors who were at the Western Front, thank you. We will remember you.

Susan Jury

Lower Hutt
Honouring those that gave their lives and the families that lost loved ones. We will never forget your bravery.

Ruth

Bay of plenty
Here's to the ones that came back, different from when they left

Hannah Ren

Auckland
Am doing two Featherston Soldiers Cemetery tours Armistice Weekend, and laying a Wreath there as well as Carterton memorial...

Adele Pentony-Graham

Clareville
Here's to the ones who returned leaving their mates behind .never to be forgotten by the generations to follow. Always in our thoughts

Philippa and Garth Guptill

New Plymouth
Lest we forget. My Grandfather was at Gallipoli. He came home wounded, married, farmed in the Waikato and raised a family of five.

Mary Bennie

Brisbane
Let there be peace and hope forever #wewillrememberthem

David Adams

Auckland
My courageous grandfather George Ranstead of Matangi laid telephone lines on the beach at Gallipoli under Turkish fire. He never spoke of it

Kate Peacocke

Wellington
Maumaharatia Uncle Darkie. AROHANUI

Kath Henderson

Rotorua
In remembrance of my Dad who fought in WW1

Beryl O’Keeffe

New Plymouth
Remembering with gratitude and love my Grandfather Lt Clarence Eli Lee M.C. Resting in France.

Petrea Barker

Rangiora
In memory of Great uncles, Daniel Bodley, 15 September 1916, Caterpillar Valley, and Alexander Roil 20 February 1917, Boulogne Cemetery. RIP

Chris Kendrick

Otaki, NZ
In remembrance of all those who never came home including two of my Uncles. May their sacrifice never be forgotten.

Jean Cretney

Carterton,Wairarapa
Saluting all who died in battles one and lost ,historic men like General Alenby ,TheLight Horse men. My grandfather William Milligan.

Anonymous
To the memory of WW1 veteran George R.O.Mulholland. Thanks to you Grandfather, I enjoy freedom, choice and dignity.

Shelly Witchalls

Hawkes Bay
In honour of Private James McGeady killed in action in the battle for Le Quesnoy on 5.11.1918.

Kenneth James McGeady

Waikato
In loving memory of all those that served and survived, served and died and those who stayed behind and did their bit. I salute you all.

Beryl Marron

Drummond Southland
To our brave servicemen and women from Porirua region. We remember you.

Titahi bay RSA

Porirua
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE

Margaret Brain

HASTINGS
Thank you - your sacrifice never forgotten

Raewyn Kissell

Timaru
Being a child of the 60's was my privilege due to those who gave their lives.

Susan Tomlinson

Wyndham
With gratitude to 2 great uncles, Robert (Bobby) Gibson Bowie (Dunedin) and Percy John Docton Scott (Orawia) for their service in WW1.

Ken Bowie

Invercargill
Sergeant Ernest O’Donohue, Died in Battle, Somme, France, 15 Sept 1916 - We remember. All those who fought for freedom - We remember.

Anonymous

Wellington
Remembering Robert Meek, Kings Own Scottish Borderes - Loos 25 September 1915 along with many others. Dalserf Parish Lanarkshire Scotland

Loraine Haworth

RD2 Hokitika
Imagine the horror of losing 4 sons & brothers ? Reginald, Julian, Victor and Herbert Christophers, from Invercargill, all killed in WW1.

Ken Bowie

Southland Boys’ High School Old Boys’ Assn.
My relatives fought for Australia & New Zealand in WW1, very proud of each and every one of the men and women who served .

Chris Brown

Napier
A over whelming respect of those men and women,whose courage,in facing the foes of war so the future generations could live in freedom.

Jocelyn Thomson

Ashburton
Memory of my father who was on western front 5/379. 1915-18 Marched into Cologne in occupation

Graham Piggott

Titirangi
Thank you for your service to our country, your courage will not be forgotten.

Anne Hopper

Rangitikei
Fight war not wars.

Mike Barton

Lower Hutt
Kia Kaha my brothers from 6 Hau who lay in glory forever. Let it be known your death was not in vain and Aotearoa thrives in peace and honor

Dean

New Zealand (Aotearoa)
l think of my Grandfather Thomas who was in the Royal Navy ,along with my Uncle Bert , and my uncle Davey Houston ,8th British army. R.I.P.

Thomas Houston

Tokoroa
May our children never have to repeat the sacrifices our bravest and youngest made in WW1. We will never forget your bravery. Alofa atu. Xxx

Sarona Aiono-Iosefa

Wellington
In memory of my great grandparents who were in the war . Thank you for your service and fighting for freedom.

Damien Garrett

Dunedin
In memory of all those that died, including the 2 million German soldiers who just as gallantly and pointlessly sacrificed their lives.

Jacqueline White

Auckland
In loving memory of my Grand father, Harry Hart NZEF. Lest we forget.

Margaret Clarke

Upper Hutt
Our futures exist because they gave up theirs - We will never forget the sacrifices they made.

Marian Anderson

Palmerston North
Eternal thanks to Trooper Archie Jennings (58329) KIA by the sniper's bullet that could so easily have killed granddad Noel Blyth instead.

Alastair Blyth

Christchurch
May your sacrifice never be used by "defence" companies or cowardly politicians to stir up division and hate.

Mike Barton

Lower Hutt
We will remember them, especially at 11am on 11/2018.

Barbara

Upper Hutt
I honour the courage of all those that passed, may we have peace, kindness and love for future generations. Arohanui

Annette Rarere

Hastings NZ
Private Clyde Kennedy 10/767 Wellington Infantry Battalion KIA Chunuk Bair Gallipoli 7 August 1915. You are not forgotten

Your Great Great Niece

Wellington
Remembering those men and boys employed in Mercantile Marine and gave their lives. We must never forget them either.

Phil Lascelles

Auckland
Remembering with love all those that served our country and were changed forever by what they experienced. Lest we forget

Teryl Carrick

Upper Hutt
Thanks to all the soldiers who fought that day for today’s free world. I’m born and living as free as wind just because of your sacrifice.

Srihari Reddy Obul Reddy

Mount Roskill
Rifleman J P Holland, I salute you. Wounded so many times, finally losing life by gas, I salute you. Rest peacefully in France.

Isabel Reid

Wellington
To all the fallen soldiers and returned servicemen who fought for our country to give us freedom, I acknowledge your sacrifice and thank you

Sharon

Christchurch
I am thinking of you Grandad, Jack Moloughney, You gave all for us.

Joseph Moloughney

Masterton
In memory of my grandfathers Bill Southam and John Hutchinson who were both returned soldiers (with injuries) from Gallipoli and The Somme.

Jean Clarkson

Stratford
In memory of my grandfather Philip Charles Russell, Bomber Command killed over Holland and great grandfather Charles Russell fought in WW1.

Anonymous
To those who gave their lives in a selfless act while defending freedom. Today we remember their great sacrifice.

Dennis and Anne Greenman

Karaka Lakes Papakura
The poppies in my garden grow Reminding me of a time long ago They grow tall and brave Memories of souls in their grave

Heather Senior

Ashhurst Manawatu
Remembering Dave Dewar and Reece Lloyd, family members who left New Zealand and never returned to us. WW1.

Annette Batchelor

Timaru.
In memory of my Grandad Robert Ness and his three brothers who all survived the trenches.

Carol Bacon

Otago
In memory of my uncle Trooper Francis Patrick Dagg. Died at the Somme 15 September 1916. No known grave. We will remember him.

Evan Dagg

Otago
Peace means people just getting along with each other, no matter where they are from in this world

Colleen Crompton

Wairarapa
Remembering. Pop McRoberts who suffered breathing difficulties after Passchendaele and my Grandad Fred Hoddinott and Uncle Percy who served.

Susan Walker

Auckland NZ
Trooper John Patrick Ahern.KIA.6-7th.Aug.Dardenelles. Joseph Henry Ahern. KIA.31st August.1918 We always remember them

Trevor Joseph Ahern

Levin
John McIvor.Royal Irish Inniskilling Fusiliers 6th Service Battalion.1914-1918.He came home.In Loving Memory.?

Theresa Ahern

Levin
John McIvor.Royal Irish Inniskilling Fusiliers 6th Service Battalion.1914-1918.He came home.In Loving Memory.?

Theresa Ahern

Levin
In remembrance of family who lost their lives during WWI and those who fought alongside them, as well as those from WWII and all wars since.

John Proffitt, Chairman British Airborne Forces Bureau (Commonwealth Veterans)

New Zealand
Remembering all those brave men and women in WW1 and all the wars since especially my late father, John Rose, who fought in Korea.

Catherine Billcliff

Woodend, Nth Canterbury, NZ
We remember those that served and sacrificed here and abroad for our freedom. We will remember them.

Helen Pollock

Christchurch
Frederick G Newman 10/3041 1st Bn Wgtn, died 27th September 1916 at the Somme killed in action, no body recovered, always in our memory.

Andrew Rowland

Wellington
"We Will Remember Them"

Judy Elmslie

Paraparaumu Beach
In loving memory of my Grandfather, Fred Davison, who served in WW1. Our grateful thanks to you and all those brave men and women who served

Christine Tijsen

Wellington
All gave some Some gave all As we remember them They shall not be forgotten We will remember them

Anaru Jackson

Christchurch
To honour ALL who served that we may never forget their bravery and suffering or that of those left behind oversea and at home during times

Diane Rixson

Katikati
As we grow old, we remember that you never had the chance to grow old. Yours was the ultimate sacrifice. It was not in vain. We do not forge

Jane Mackenzie

Wellington
To my grandfathers thank you for doing your bit and fighting for our country, commonwealth. Your memory lives on in the generations to come

Linda Morgan

Wellington
Millions died in this war, may there always be someone to remember.

Brenda

Waikato
Thank you, you will never be forgotten.

The Liddicoats

Matamata
I remember all of you who sacrificed your lives, no one returned the same, life was never the same - May you all Rest In Peace

Debbie Ryan

Upper Hutt
There are not enough words to say thank you. So many lives lost, so many paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Rachael Snee

Masterton
We must be forever grateful to those who so bravely fought for the freedom we enjoy in New Zealand. They sacrificed their lives for us.

Leonie Jackson

Christchurch
May humanity realise the dreadful mistakes made in the past and make every effort to live in harmony from now on ♥️

Diane Fortune

Auckland
100 more years of peace.

Jonathan Leef

Auckland
Remembering with love and hope my grandad George Mart who survived the trenches at Ypres. That all those who died for our peace are honoured

Lynne Edgar

Waikanae
Remembering my Great Grandfather, John Breeze Nancekivell, his brother William Henry Nancekivell, and another family member Ulrice West.

Oskar Liam Fjellstedt

Gothenburg, Sweden
We will never forget those who fought and died so we may live in peace and freedom.

Christine Rasmussen

Central Otago
To those that lost their lives. You are not forgotten. Forever in our hearts. We remember and respect what you did. Lest We Forget, Amine ?

FIONA MALCOLM

ROTORUA
Remembering with much respect, thanks and appreciation to all who fought to keep our lands free... Especially those 'who will not grow old'

Caroline Stockman

Christchurch
When we come to a truce and war is no more, healing and peace can come hopefully along with reconciliation and love that can unify a people.

Anonymous
Remembering my father H.E. Wedde WW1 France and all the lovely returned soldiers I had the privilege of caring for as a nurse in the 1960s.

Paula Cooney

Christchurch
There’s not a poppy here anymore No mighty cannon or bayonet drawn The peace that lies across the land Was a place where warriors stands Fi

Stephen Bailey-Green

Waiuku
Whakaute and aroha to all the soldiers who lost their lives in WW1 and their whānau.

Christy Te Riini
They their yesterday’s for our tomorrow’s Thank you Lest we forget

Vicki Partridge

Algies Bay
Your actions, your courage and dedication will never be forgotten. We will always remember those ‘who will not grow old’.

June Jefford

Papamoa Beach
Thank you to all who fought and gave their lives so that others could live in peace. May you rest in peace. We will never forget you.

Judy McCormack

Wellington
Forever grateful for the freedom we enjoy today. Lest we forget.

Janet Derbyshire

Papamoa
“... these heroes dreamed of a world without wars ... let’s honour that dream by 2021 ...” #EndAllWars #WorldPeace @Fentnz

Andy Fenton

Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Forever grateful to these men and their families for the sacrifices they made. May they be always remembered.

Frances Watkinson

Christchurch
Remembering with love my Grandfather and Grand Uncles who fought in the Great War. They survived to live through WW2. Such horror. RIP ♡

Rosanna Orange

Auckland NZ
May we always remember the fallen, but never forget May they all rest in peace for ever May all nations unite, and look on one another as on

Tom Roberts

Christchurch
Remembering my father Edward Piner, (23/561) wounded by MG in the Somme 16/9/1916, and suffered pain in his legs for the rest of his life.

Ian Piner

Havelock North
I and I'm sure thousands of others are so thankful for your sacrifice. You have given generations after you peace, democracy, and freedom.

Stanley Yee

Auckland
Remembering my grandfather Robert Walton Smith Tait who died on the Somme. And my late father Randel Heron POW in WW2.

Ruth Stevens

Devon, UK
Blessings to all the young men who fought bravely in WW1. You are not forgotten.

Pracilla Hay

Napier NZ
My Granddad Alexander William Bartlett 9/2046 Otago Mounted Rifles The Somme Thankfully came home otherwise Dad & I would not exist

Morton Bartlett

Timaru
I wish to remember all those who gave up their lives so we can enjoy the lives we have today, and hope that one day there will be peace.

Bernie Ball

Christchurch
Why did we send young people away to kill and be killed? What did their sacrifice achieve in WW1 apart from pain, death and destruction ?

Robert Bennett

Ashburton
We are forever grateful. You will never be forgotten.

McDougall Family.

Christchurch.
For all those who have given everything, and for those serving still, thank you. We will remember, now and forever.

Jason McMillan

Palmerston North
Thinking of family who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who were lucky to return.

Barbara

Christchurch
Jack Selby Street. Remembering you today with love from your family who have not forgotten you.

Julie Torrence

USA
Thank you for your efforts to help the life we enjoy now. We will not forget WW!.

John Drayton

Christchurch
Thank you for making our future possible.

The May family.

Auckland
In Memory of the Stables and O’Brien men.We Will remember them .

Josephine (O’Brien) Stables

Auckland
Edward Shepherd. Remembering your service in World War One. So grateful that you came home from the POW camp.

Kathryn Wealleans

Dunedin
A brave beginning, remembering what happened when nobody who was part of this frightful war would ever talk again. My father never did !

Margaret Munro

Oamaru
The many graves of the young soldiers who died in Wars call out for future Peace. We must remember them and learn from them..

Eileen von Dadelszen

Havelock North, Hastings, NZ
Cherish life- we’re not here for long but we do have the power to live peacefully.

Marsha

Red Beach
...ever again ...

tim seconi

Palmerston North
To the descendants of the soldiers who lie at Featherston Cemetery, sadly many of the soldiers never met their children. Rest in peace.

adele pentony-graham

Clareville. Carterton
In honour of Private Maxwell McKay, NZ Machine Gun Corps, 3 Company. Killed at Messines 7.6.1917. From Hanmer.

Suzanne McGeady

Waikato
To all the brave men and women who served with the NZEF: Thank you. We will remember them.

Elizabeth Morey

Auckland
In loving memory of two great uncles 26/174 W M Faulls 21/9/1916 44119 E H Keetley 10/9/1918 Lest We Forget

Kay Faulls

Christchurch
Thank you. These may be small words but they have such big meaning to me. I will hold your sacrifice close and never forget you. Rest now.

Lorain Kern-Smith

Paraparaumu
My twin sister and I are peace babies 11/11, never forgotten. ?

Judy Oatham

Auckland
Honour 4 Potter brothers of Dunedin: Harry Potter Boer War William Potter died 1917 Robert Potter died 1918 James Potter MM Served 1915-19

Phillippa Ward nee Potter

Crtomwell
Remembering my uncle, Gunner Ernest Piner, (2/1460) died of wounds 12/10/1916, the Somme, and buried in Dartmoor Military Cemetery, France.

Ian Piner

Havelock North
War denied you a future, my grandmother her favourite brother and my chance of knowing you. Philip Felton McRae you are not forgotten.

Jeanette Cornege

Warkworth
Lest we forget Mr men who fought for us.

Kartini Clarke

Matakana
My grandfather Walter Arundel Dowie was injured at Gallipoli but safely returned. We visited ANZAC Cove this year, what a peaceful place now

Heather Armishaw

Point Howard
Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people living life in peace

imagine by John Lennon - luke brown
For the brave men who gave the ultimate sacrifice, including my great grandfather. You will never be forgotten. Rebecca & Martin, Auckland.

Rebecca

Matakana, Auckland
Peace doesn’t mean no conflict. Peace means understanding that conflict is a natural part of life.

Cordelia

Auckland
Thank you Matt Poland for your service. Lest we forget x

Christian

Matakana
Enjoy the peace and freedom that we currently have without forgetting about the sacrifices that those who came before us made.

Anais

Warkworth, North Auckland
Thank you for you service and sacrifice - Lest we forget

Gareth

Wellsford
Remembering with gratitude so many New Zealand people who sacrificed so much in the cause of world peace. Rest in peace. May we never forget

Elaine Bolitho

Wellington
In Remembrance of the Men & Women of the Merchant Navy, who sailed into danger mostly unarmed to provide supplies around the world.

Brad Maxwell

Auckland
Wanaka Sweetheart Pincushions, we remember the sacrifice you made, And show our gratitude for life today.

Sue Bartlett

Wanaka
Peace forever. Honour the dead and never forget.

McCosker Family

Christchurch
We will not forget what they gave up for us. Priscilla from Auckland

Priscilla Hoek

Auckland
Remembering our brave armed forces of years gone by. Lest We Forget

Raewyn

queenstown
Having attended the Le Quesnoy commemorations on 4 Nov, I realised the inseparable bond NZ has with its allies 100 years on. Lest we forget.

Stephen Gibson

London
Thank you brave soldiers, sailors & airmen who gave your tomorrow for our today ~ we are all forever in your debt.

Julie Doolan

Auckland
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in

Steph Rose

Wellington New Zealand
we must never forget the tragedy that is war, the loss of life, potential, health, family - all sorts of happiness denied to many

Anne Sullivan

OAKHAM, UK
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten in our family Great Uncle Jack Beaton. Lest we Forget. Barbara Hayes, Oamaru.

Barbara Hayes

Oamaru.
Alfred Lawson 24yrs and George Deed, 27yrs British Army, served in Belgium and died in action fighting for peace. Lest we forget.

Christine Punter

Paraparaumu
in such lonely distant lands honouring Frank & Wilfred Smith,Paekakariki, for courage,loyalty in fighting in an indefensible bloody war.

Susan Fair

Crickhowell, Wales
PLEASE NEVER FORGET! With great sadness, thankfulness and hope, we remember those that endured and suffered for our freedom. Rebecca, London

Rebecca Jane Walker

Ruislip, Middlesex, England
Remembrance of the terrible cost of ego, suspicion & failed diplomacy. We're all responsible to ensure this doesn't happen again

Anonymous
Remembered around the world for the sacrifices made for that world. Thank you.

Scott Fannen

Warsaw, Poland
Remembering the Kiwis who lost their lives fighting on the Messines Ridge 7 - 12 June 1917. We zullen ze herdenken.

Peace Village

Messines, Flanders Fields
I will be remembering my Great Great Grandfather Alfred Patton of the Royal Artillery and My Great Grandfather K V Maurice NZ Rifle Brigade

Philip Irwin

Bombay Hills Auckland
Peace has come to us in New Zealand through huge sacrifices made by those who went to war. My heart is ever grateful Thankyou

Val Beattie

Napier
Remembering my grandfather, Francis Drabble, who died aged 19, Gallipoli 1915, three months after, his daughter, Nellie, my mother was born.

Kenneth Thomas

Hataitai
I’m incredibly proud of how NZ’s contribution in war is SO valued throughout the world & of what our brave soldiers did in the name of peace

Kelly Jack

Masterton & London
Remembering the brave men who gave the ultimate sacrifice thank you RIP.

Catherine Kelly

Taihape
In honour of my Grandfather Alfred Holloway, Lancashire Fusiliers, badly wounded in action, Cambrai 1918. Let’s we forget.

Karl Smith

Auckland
Too many men and women lost their lives to make sure our lives are safer today. William James watts died 12/10/1917 Battle of passchendaele

Tenisha Baker

Taranaki
Round the edges of the green wheat fields the poppies romped away in waves of red." Lest we forget" said the poppies -the sorrow of all wars

Anne Ogilvie for my mother Libby

Christchurch
So many ordinary people went off to WW1 became extraordinary people so we can enjoy peace & a wonderful way of life here in NZ.Thankyou.

Ann Giggs

Motueka
Remembering Grandpa Tom Hanna 1st NZ Cycle corps, for gallant service at Marfaux and for all NZers who went to the ends of the earth- peace

Anne Ogilvie for the Hanna brothers

Christchurch
To my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, with love, thanks and a pledge to honour your memory and sacrifice, always, Bronnie xx

Bronwyn Mayho

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Remembering all of our past members who paid the ultimate sacrifice in keeping us safe.

Parnell Returned Services Club Incorporated

Parnell, AUCKLAND 1052
Remembering my uncle, Corporal Richard Piner (63039), who contacted disease on active service, and later died in Christchurch on 13/8/1921.

Ian Piner

Havelock North
Sgt. D.S. Munro 8/678 killed in action 2nd battle of Krithia, Gallipoli 9 May 1915. Great uncle, son, shepherd, soldier, 19 years. Remebere

Barry Munro

Balclutha
My family were lucky not to lose anyone to war, but I am always humbled by those past and present who put their lives on the line for others

Caroline Armstrong

Mahurangi College
In memory of Sergeant Francis Barclay DCM and Captain Walter Barclay MM. Thank you for your service.

Aaron Hape

Wellington
HUGH JOSEPH AHERN 2nd Batallion.10/484.WGTN REGT. 1914-18 RETURNED. IN LOVING MEMORY.?

Trevor Joseph Ahern

Levin
Thank you for your bravery and courageous spirit. We are here because you cared for a cause that unites us, hope that things can be better.

Rebecca Bird

London
I hope there isn’t going to be another world war.

Blake

Mahurangi College
I hope there isn’t going to be another world war.

Blake

Mahurangi College
We will remember those who fall, those who fight, those who save.

Shaylah Bowmast

Mahurangi School
I wasn’t born anywhere near the war but I would like to say that I’m really proud for those people who died for New Zealand. RIP soldiers...

Anonymous
please stop all wars

Samson

mahurangi college
I wasn’t born anywhere near the war but I would like to say that I’m really proud for those people who died for New Zealand. RIP soldiers...

Anonymous
We will remember those people that fought , killed and died for our freedom.

Brooke lucas

Mahurangi collage
We hope and wish that ther will be no more conflict and hate.

Sophie & Ella

Mahurangi college
I wasn’t born anywhere near the war but I would like to say that I’m really proud for those people who died for New Zealand. RIP soldiers...

Anonymous

New Zealand
We hope and wish that ther will be no more conflict and hate.

Sophie & Ella

Mahurangi college
I hope you feel okay and relaxed now that is all over feel at rest I hope you ar all okay

Anonymous
I hope you feel okay and relaxed now that is all over feel at rest I hope you ar all okay

Anonymous
please do not carry the wars series on and please don't let all these people die this isn't only to this website but its for everyone end it

George barn-petrie

maharangi college
I hope you feel okay and relaxed now that is all over feel at rest I hope you ar all okay

Anonymous
I hope my grandad was all right and I hope he could come and relax with me

Anonymous
Lest we forget the brave men who fought for our country! Who made a difference in this world! These are brave people.

Dali Smith

Mahurangi School
Peace Forever

Daniel Lee

Mahurangi college
In remembrance to all those who lost their lives fighting for our future, thank you. May you remembered for generations to come for bravery.

Kieran McClintock

Mahurangi College
thank you for all you did for as. we are sorry for all your lost but we hope they look over you with hope we all miss them

armani britton

new zealand
Hopefully war will end for good

Case was here

New Zealand
i want my great grandad to live in peace because he was shot in the head

dude

dc
Hopefully war ends so people don’t die

Beerus-samagodf1

New zealand
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Anonymous
Thank you to all of those who risked their lives in ww1 and 2 and many other conflicts around the world.

Joe kuwano

Mahurangi college
I want all the pepole that have died in war to rest in peace. I thank all the pepole for helping us live a happy life.

Abbie

Nz
You walked the extra mile, braved all odds and gave up your life so we can live. Thank You.

Divya Unnikrishnan

Wellington
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Anonymous
I wish for my great-great-grandfather to rest in peace and that all those who fought for us the same.

Mika Pati

Warkworth
I lost my great great great great grandfather I never got to meet him but I hope he rests in peace. He was problay the best!

Abbie lethbridge

Mahurangi collage
R.I.P

eloise

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We lost more during hate and we gain more through life

Max Grimshaw

Mahurangi college
I give hope and love to my great grandfather who put his effort and pride into ww2 who succeeded to come back with a wound and a pet monkey.

Sam Wilson

Leigh
I am forever grateful all the men and women that have fought for our countries. You are our true heros. Bless and Thank You.

Kim

Kapiti
Remembering all those who went to war. From New Zealand.

Ann Bowerman

New Zealand.
Moe mai koutou e nga rau rangatira ma, koutou e haere ana ki te pakanga o te Ao tuatahi. Moe mai ra, okioki ai ki te taha o nga ariki.

Rewana Waaka

Tamaki Makaurau
We shall never forget the sacrifices made.

Toby Walton

Eden Terrace, Auckland
Unite to celebrate Peace, it is our birthright

Lesley Treweek

Invercargill
We will remember them

Clare Buchanan

London
Let something like this never happen again. I had one grandfather and three great uncles in WW1. They were the lucky ones. Others were no

Lawrence Watt

Auckland
I cannot imagine how it was for you- but I try. You paid for my peace with your blood; I will not forget you or let you fade.

Cecilia Sullivan

Dunedin
Thanks Pop! 6/3266 Burns SJ. From the three generations now living in peace. On behalf of the family - Dennis Burns Grandson

Dennis Bund

Wellington , New Zeakand
Edgar Preston-Thomas NZEFWIR then British Army SC & Winifred Brearley WWI Women’s Army Corps London met, married, moved to Akld 1919. Love K

Kaye Oliver

Auckland
In remembrance of all the lives sacrificed so that we may live ours,may you all be remembered for eternity

Vanessa Clark

Canterbury
Their actions and attributes of character we so endeavour to live by enshrines principle above position and values before value.

Ali Bulbul

Auckland
For the memory of my Father Sidney who was on battleships and submarines in WW2

Shirley Glendinning

Rodney Auckland
Let us remember the important role that Freemason Lodges played during the War & after, in connecting and supporting men and their families.

Jo Collier

Mararewa
Family Friends Fearless in the fight. Grateful for peace NZAus

Marina

Canberra
I can never thank enough, the sacrifices you made to keep our country safe and free. May we never forget you.

Judy Hardway

Whakatane
Respect all man kind and one another.

Andrew

Tawa
We never forget

Lee Mackay

Australia
100 years ago, men fought valiantly for what they believed to be the war to end all wars. They gave their lives for their countries. RIP

Asif

USA
I'm proud to have served NZ Army in the wake of all brother and sisters in arms who started this fight 100 years ago. You gave us freedom!

Suzette Goldsworthy

Victoria, British Columbia
"All the best for 2018 Armistice Day. 'Least We Forget .' Hope the weather's fine."

SHARYN ARMON

MARLBOROUGH
In remembrance of the great Uncle we never knew, and the many unknown who gave their all. May we have total peace in our world soon

Shirley and Tony

Te Aroha
Lest we forget

Mark

Auckland
In memory of my Grandfather JG GREENE blinded and burnt with mustard gas on the battlefields of France. He suffered for 54 years, I miss him

Gina Hayes

Roxburgh
With gratitude for the sacrifice made by so many we will remember them

Rachel Burriss

Whanganui
For those that believed in service before self we will be eternally grateful.

Burriss Family

Auckland
In memory of my Great Uncles who did not return: George Albert Nelson Rowland Percy Nelson Harry Nelson George Herbert Cross

John

Wellington
Thanks to all soldiers, medics and animals who selflessly gave their lives so we can have peace Lest we forget.

Diana Philipp

Wainuiomata
To all those who stood in the path of adversary to protect our children's tomorrow's, we salute you. Thank you

Anthony G Mort

Wellington
Nga mihi koutou! Thank you for your efforts, sacrifice and dedication to all our armed forces personnel, past & present & their familes. Xox

Sam Hughes

Wellington
Generations thank you, we will never forget the sacrifices made, those who never came home, raised a family or grew old we will remember you

Anonymous
Thank you thank you thank you

RAY

In the South
I mate ratou ki te whakahonore i te teka. Mahia te horoi. They died to honor a lie. Lets clean up the mess. Kiri Hiria Te Moananui.

Kiri Hiria Te Moananui

Hamilton
Eternal gratitude from France - Te mauruuru mure ore mai Farani.

Jocelyn

Auckland < > Paris.
A date to remember the sacrifice made by so many. May the lessons of our past impel mankind towards achieving peace between nations.

Helen Tobin

Napier New Zealand
Remembering the 18277 who gave their lives for a better World. May their sacrifice be remembered forever.

Colin Prince

Auckland
They fought then so we can live today! May they be remembered forever! Scott Valentine-Rotorua-Swindon (England)

Scott Valentine

Swindon, England
Remembering all those who fought for freedom in WW1 and subsequent wars and conflicts around the world. May peace one day reign. God bless.

Martine

NZ
A century of honoring a lifetime sacrifice. To all who did not get to live their life out in peace, we remember you with love and respect.

Debra Tunbridge

Whanganui
In memory of SPR Charles Herbert Raxworthy, Pte John Robert Raxworthy and Pte Thomas Arthur Raxworthy who lost their lives during WW1. RIP.

Steve

Canberra
Thanks to your descendents who travelled across the world to defend the motherland in two world wars. God bless you all, live long and prosp

Jason Corner

Green St green, Orpington, Kent.
Remember the sacrifice that families made to this senseless war, so we could have freedom and peace in our world. Forever thankful and sad

Louise Burgess

Christchurch. New Zealand
In great thoughts to all those people who died in combat and elsewhere .... lest me forget Greetings from Switzerland

Claude Rolaz

Swutzerland
In great thoughts to all those people who died in combat and elsewhere .... lest me forget Greetings from Switzerland

Claude Rolaz

Switzerland
What would be my most important political goal as a country leader? Peace! Kevin Keidel (German), 22, EIT Student, Napier

Kevin Keidel

Napier
Least we Forget..I never do. Thank you for the Demcracy, From and Peace I enjoy as a NZer. You are remembered. Arohanui.

Nicolette Eddy

Matakohe Northland NZ
Honour those who died in war by ending all wars

Linley

Auckland
We will never forget the sacrifice that these brave men and women made for us all

Jason Stratford

Invercargill
Remembering my father who was wounded at Gallipoli and my uncle who died at Passchendaele. RIP Gone but not forgotten.

Mary Cunningham

Upper Hutt
NZ Tunnelling Company; remembering those that fought in an underground war. Light and Peace.

Sue Baker Wilson

Waihi
Gratitude to those who sacrificed their life for our peace and safer future - lest we forget RIP ?

Angela Toomey

Hamilton Waikato
In remembrance of a WW1 Sexual Health Pioneer Ettie Rout died on 17th September 1936 aged 59. Buried at the church yard at Avarua, Rarotonga

Paula Paniani

Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook islands
please not let people go through the hell these blokes went through

brian powell

waihi
To all those who gave of themselves to give our people peace 100 years ago, my deepest gratitude to you. Thank you for your sacrifice

Pam McMillan

Feilding
Thank you to my grandfathers and the many others who sacrificed much. Let's work in our time for a peaceful, just, caring and healthy world

Linda Dear

Lower Hutt
Remembering the past and supporting our current Military Join “The Long Road Home” NZ Mounted Rifles

Mark Appleton

Christchurch
RESPECT for your Resilience, Endurance, Sacrifice/Spirit, Perseverance, Empathy, Courage, Tenacity.

Robyn Ramsey

Waihi, NZ
To our family members that served, we will never be able to repay you for your service , all we can do is say thank you . Andy and Jane Jex

Andrew Jex

United Kingdom
Love and Light surround all who were involved in any way and their families. Thanks for the sacrifices you made. Arohanui.

Mary Bingham

Karori
We remember Great Uncle Kingsley Riley - Le Quesnoy We remember Grest Uncle Norman Boyle - The Somme We also thank Carl Riley and Nell Brown

Margaret Smith

Whanganui
In Memory of those who gave up their lives and their youth. And those who returned mentally and physically scarred. We Shall Remember.

Sherryn Lancaster-Mehta

Auckland
To my two great uncles. Kingsley Riley, killed at Le Quesnoy. Norman Boyle, wounded at Gallipoli, killed on the Somme. We will remember!

Wendy Niblett

Renwick.
New Zealand's 10000 underage soldiers rest in peace. You are not forgotten.

Stephen Carruthers

Christchurch
In memory of my two great uncles , LCpl Richard Manuel (Chunuk Bair 1915) and Pte Waata Taukamo (Belgium 1917). You are never forgotten.

Lainey Myers-Davies

WELLINGTON
Remembering my Grandfather who survived WWI after serving his country

Miriam Dangerfield

London
Freedom has a high price. Thank you for paying that price for future generations. Rest in Peace. We will Remember you.

Ian Crates

Christchurch
WWI was the beginning of the long road to freeing women to be the best they can be, helping make New Zealand the best it can be.

Fiona Baverstock

Thames
There is worse than death ..... it is forgetfulness

Real Desmarets

Comines, Belgium
You Gave so we could Have. Our Respect, thanks and Love

Damian Havlin

Northern Ireland
We will never know fully the price you paid for our liberty and freedom. We do know how much that liberty and freedom means to us now Thanks

Ben Rea

Auckland
Those of us who were not there, can never really contemplate the horrors our men & women endured. I thank & salute you, heroes all. RIP.

Merv Robertson

Waihi
My Grandfather served at Gallipoli and thankfully came back (wounded) Lost an Uncle to WW2 (so never knew him) Loosing loved ones so sad.

Anonymous
It was the war to end all wars. Courageous men fought, and many lost their lives. Families would be forever changed. We will remember them.

Coralie Myers

Brisbane
Remembering the sacrifice made by my great uncle Roy Haycock, and all the other officers and men, who died at Passchendaele 12 October 1917

Richard Palmer

Foxton
We will never forget your sacrifice and will live our lives to honour you all.

Karen Morris

Auckland
I've recently been the age of the youngest soldiers that went to war. The word sacrifice churns over in my head. Admiration fills my vision.

Grace Donnelly

Rangiora
He fought so we could have freedom - my great grandfather Henry Alfred Wade - Canterbury Mounted Rifles

Leigh-Anne Shierlaw

Upper Hutt New Zealand
"Also remember those left at home .My Grandmother lost 2 brothers 3 cousins and a brother in law . She mourned them all her life"

Duncan Macready

New Zealand
In memory of my uncle Sam Hodges killed Passchendaele 4 October 1917 and his brother Walter who was wounded and returned home. Thank you..

Raewyn Hodges

Papakura
In grateful thanks to all those who served. Let us keep your memory alive and not forget your sacrifice.

Andy Foster

Wellington
Honoring the fallen and nourishing commemoration and remembering those who served.

Western Bay Museum

Katikati, Bay of Plenty
In Memory of my Grandfather Richard Smith Royal Scots killed in France In 1918 and Harry MacFarlane Gordon Highlanders killed at Loos 1915

Elizabeth Lander

Tauranga
Remembering the heroes of Le Quesnoy and all who died fighting for their country NZ. Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.

Lynda Knight-de Blois

Wellington
Remembering the Men and Women both White And Maori who died for our country . Who died to give us our freedom from evils unspoken off

Duncan

Christchurch
We remember, so er don't make the same mistake again.

Joanna Mawdsley

Manurewa, Auckland
The māiatanga that New Zealand soldiers showed was astonishing. Lest We Forget.

Hannah

Auckland
In loving memory of Pvt Jack O'Carroll. Killed in action. 16th September 1916.The Somme. RIP. From your family who hold you close. X

Joanne O'Carroll

Dunedin
I grew up in the Netherlands which was neutral in WW1. I am saddened by the loss of life of New Zealanders in liberating Europe. RIP to all.

Cecile H

Havelock North
So grateful to all the brave men and women that made it possible for Kiwis to live in peace today.

Anonymous
Thank you to everyone to gave their lives so that we can lives ours. We must always remember them❤️ Sara and all my family/ whanau

Sara Harwood

Marlborough
Too everyone alive during WW1, your courage, strength, sacrifice and determination shaped the World! It is greatly admired and appreciate. J

James Tait

Wellington
Forever and always, we will remember them

Anonymous
Rembering all those that gave their lives or youth to give us a better life

Don Paterson

Huntly
Pity for the tired men Up the line and down again Tramping where their comrades fell Flotsam on the fringe of hell... We will remember them

Michele Hodges

Auckland
Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.

Murray MacGibbon

Greymouth
We should never forget.

Brent Hayden

Rarotonga
May we endeavour to always remember, and be worthy of, their valour and sacrifice.

Tony Heron Q24302 Ex RNZN

Timaru
My nana; a gentle, kind, peaceful woman gave us a permanent reminder of good and right. She was named Olive because she was born on 11/11.

Chris Wikaira

Wellington
Arthur and Basil you left the South Island for war I can't understand why but thank you. And rest well. The farm is in good hands.

Rachel.

CANTERBURY
For all the horses who died fighting ????

Alice Hooper

Christchurch
For my father and my uncle who went through the hell of Gallipoli and the Western front. I will keep your memory alive. For my two boys.

John Tipping

Christchurch, New Zealand
We remember with gratitude the brave men and women of Canterbury who stood for peace at a time of war. We honour their memory.

The Canterbury Voices Against War Project

Christchurch
I wish to acknowledge my grandfather George Ingham who served in WW1 and was exposed to mustard gas..

Glenn Rogan White

Hastings
The lives we live a hundred years on are because of you - thank you.

Robert Curd

Auckland, New Zealand.
In remembrance of our Great Uncle Thomas George Wilkie Henderson who died of war wounds in Dunedin Hospital 23rd September 1919.

Mary E Hopkins

Christchurch. N. Z.
At the going down of the Sun & in the Morning ..We will remember them..Thank you for our freedom. LEST WE FORGET ABS F.K.KIDD RNZN RETIRED

Kelly Kidd

Glenfield Auckland
Embrace brotherhood, humanity, tolerance and respect for others and our differences. Hope springs eternal.

Sarndra Lees

Auckland, New Zealand
Thank you for everything you did for us in WW1. You will never be forgotten. May those who died Rest In Peace. Louise and Lez Morgan Hokitik

Louise Morgan

Hokitika
War is kind: because your father tumbled in the yellow trenches, raged at his breast, gulped and died. Do not weep. War is kind.

Dan Bartlett

Christchurch
They gave their tomorrows for our today’s Learn from their sacrifice and don’t waste it In memory of my beloved grandad S H Henderson WWI

Vicki Partridge

Algies Bay
All 126 members of our family owe our existence to the end of WW1. Our grandad was the only one of three brothers that survived. Life 4 us

Marie

Kirkup
In memory of all service personnel especially my great uncle Archibald Campbell and mothers cousin Benjamin Armstrong.

Nicola

Dunedin
Remembering Capt Dean Sprouting -Adjutant General's Corps 1972-2018

Jolene

Wellington
My great-uncle, Private Albert Charles Cowdrey, who died on the beach that fateful Anzac Day 25 April - remembering all those who were lost.

Marion

Mt Maunganui
With immense gratitude we remember those that laid down their lives or were wounded for our freedom. Remembering Sergeant Andrew Simpson.

Lyndal

Tuatapere
We need to learn tolerance and understanding for Peace to be a reality & express gratitude to those who gave their lives so we have a future

Brenda

Napier, New Zealand
'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' (George Santayana-1905) .In memory of my cousin Douglas Cole, Belgium 1943

David Cole

Hunterville
Thinking how precious it is to have my children, thankfull for my Great Grandfather coming home. But what may have been if no war came.

Matthew Gavin

Singapore
Peace means having an equal opportunity to all... to end the war the world is facing in present days...

Teodoro H. Dimaandal Jr.

Rakaia
In memory of William Curtis, my grandfather. He drove trucks with the ANZACS in North Africa and fortunately made it home. Thanks, granddad.

Nelson Niwa

Edmonton, AB, Canada
Thank you for your sacrifice. Unfortunately the world hasn't learned much from it. I hope for a day when soldiers and wars are obsolete.

Sarah Norfolk

Upper Hutt
Ka maumahara tonu tatou kia ratou kua haere ki te pakanga nui o te Ao. Ratou kua hinga nei I te Mura o te aha Moe mai ra

Ramona Wanoa

Trentham and Te Araroa
Remembering those who fought and gave their lives so we can live in peace.

Graeme

Christchurch
?George Hanna & his brothers Henry, David, Robert, Fred & Tom.George died before armistice day wounded Gallipoli All survived never the sam

Anne Ogilvie

Christchurch
Remembering family-Frank and Jack Whitmore who didn’t come home and their 2 brothers and Thomas Steel who did. Our love and respect.

Alison Jenkins

Berlin
In memory of my Grandfathers: Thomas Steel, NZ Army WW1 and Raymond Smart, Australian Army WW2. May your descendants never have to go to war

Aluson Jenkins

Berlin
My grandad whom I never met, was there supporting all whanau in the battle, R. I. p

Lane Martin

Hamilyon
For a peaceful future and long may it last.... educate and remember the trauma of the past

Jan Daffern

NAPIER
Thanks to my great grandfather, Frederick Arthur Victor Tonge, 6th Hauraki Regiment, wounded at Walker’s Ridge, Gallipoli 1915.

Diana MacPherson

Canada
I never knew you my Scottish grandad William Coutts, now lying in a village cemetery in Maing, northern France. Died 100 years ago this week

Judy McKoy

Wellington
Poland Independence Day. Today marks 100 years of Poland's independence after 123 years of foreign occupation and partioned land.

Barbara

Wellington
Let us all join together in Peace; remembering Grandad Porch in the Battle of Jutland x

Frosty Theron

Hokitika
Although I never knew you, we will never forget You LCPL Frank George Eyres KIA Battle of Passchendaele 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade

Sharon Eyres

Papamoa TGA
Thankyou for your Service GGrandfather,, as the bells toll we will remember them, Herbert A Anstice, H Battery A company WW1

Sharon Eyres

Papamoa TGA
Thank you for your Service my GUncle, we will remember them, George V Edmonds, Medic Corps, 8th Reinforcement WW1

Sharon Eyres

Papamoa TGA
Thank you for your Service GUncle Percy A Edmonds 36th Reinforcement, D Company, Expeditionary Force, Engineer WW1

Sharon Eyres

Papamoa TGA
Although I never knew you, we will always remember you GUncle L.Corp Albert H Lippett 21st Reinforcement, B Company, KIA 27/03/1917

Sharon Eyres

Papamoa TGA
Thanks for the world you and other soldiers made for us great great Gfather. Even though i never met you your my fave relitive

Imogyn Dalgety

Warkworth
Now it’s November remember them, from every corner of the world, regardless of race and religion, they fought side by side for Freedom. ❤️

Christine Allen

Hastings UK ??
Thank you for your sacrifice. We will never forget

Jeanette meads

Auckland
Lest we forget. Thanks for the country that you all helped create. Today the future looks bright due to your sacrifice.

Craig Adams

Westport
Les we forget thank you for giving your lives for us

Connor Larken

Westport
lest we forget the soldiers that thought for our country and thought our war over 100 years ago.

Dylan

Westport
long live the memory of our fallen soldiers thank you for helping create this country we live in R.I.P

Ryan Fox

westport
Lets all hope that there won't be anymore wars and if there is then hope we win, good luck and long live the British Empire.

Ethan Ni
Lest we forget. Your sacrifice helped improved the future for the country you fought for. Thank you.

Arryn

Westport
Lest we forget. Remembering and honoring our heroes.

Sara Sirikulsupakon

westport
Thanks for the sacrifices and freedom you have brought us to our country to make us how we are now.

Keanu hicks

Westport
Thank you for giving up your lives to protect our country and our future.

Brandon Swift

Westport
no matter how long ago the war was, we will remember them.

poppy mckenzie

Westport
You helped stop the world war by sacrificing your life in the army. lets hope there isn't any more world wars.

Thomas Gowland-Douglas

Westport
Lest we forget

Ethan Nixon

Westport
Lest we forget. Your sacrifice was not in vain you helped make the further bright.

cody

westport
Lest we forget. Thanks to the brave soldiers who fought for us in WW1. We will never forget to remember the 11th of the 11th.

Amber Lee Foote and Amber Maree- Rose Kinsella

Westport
Rest in peace, Lest we forget.

Clayton smith
Thank you for your sevice that helped shape our small country into what it is now.

Keegan B and Raynor C

Westport NZ
Thanks for protecting France and New Zealand we will never forget.

Callum

West port
Thanks for protecting France and New Zealand we will never forget.

Callum

Westport
lest we forget thanks to all the amazing solders who were in world war one no one will ever forget about world war one thanks so so much

Mikayla and dawson

westport
"To live in hearts we leave is not to die,"-Thomas Campbell.

Charla Lee-Cummins

westport
I would like to acknowledge the soldiers that went to war to serve our country and to give us a free life to grow up in. R.I.P

Evo Ridley

Westport, Buller,New Zealand, Southern hemisphere
we will always remember all of you even though we don't know any of you we will always celebrate armistice day.

Madisyn Franklin and Liliana Signal

westport
This day marks the beginning of unity amongst nations 100yrs today, remembrance of loved ones whom sacrificed their lives for our prosperit

Vanessa Faaletatau

Niue
On the Beaches, on the Land, in the Air, and on the Sea. In the Trenches and for the Horses. Least we forget.

Aaron

Dunedin New Zealand
Two young men from opposite sides of the world. One from New Zealand, the other from Northern Ireland. We must remember them.

Vonne Learmonth

Auckland
I'm so grateful to those that went before us and fought for freedom so that I may live a peaceful life today. We will never forget them. xx

Anna Dickinson

Hamilton
We honour all who gave their lives as a sacrifice that we can never replay. Your reward is in heaven.

Julie OToole

Wellington
Titiro whakamuri. Kokiri whakamua. Look to your past to inform your future.

Barbara

Dunedin
In 2018 very few of us will really understand the terrible conditions under which these Kiwis fought, were wounded, and died so far away!

Bruce Wakefield

Howick Auckland 2014
We owe a great deal of thanks to those who fought and gave their lives. Let us keep these memories alive for future generations.

Trevor S. F. Hardy

Feilding
In the tiny settlement of Tokomaru Bay. They have 50 names on their war memorial for locals who did not return. Never again!

Ken

Tolaga Bay
I will always remember the 11th November 1918. The sacrifice of so many for so little. We can never forget the brutality of war. Thank you.

Library Kirkland

Greytown
We will always speak your names out loud. Never to be forgotten

Horn family

Horowhenua
Grandad came home with a shredded left arm and side of his face, and screaming nightmares. The criminality of the then government epitomised

Murray Bartlett

Christchurch
Thank you for giving your lives for a new era and our right to live in freedom and democracy

Ian Sharpe

Sydney
For those of the Mururoa crews who returned but gave their lives with Cancer May you rest in peace

Bruce J V Scott

Ashburton
Never forget those that gave everything and asked for nothing so that we could have this great country and the freedom to express ourselves

Shane

Hastings
Peace is kindness, respect, love united

Eastern Lake Brownies Rotorua
To my mothers Godfather Robert (Bob) Munro Fyfe and my father's uncle Archibald Jackson who rests in Somme, France, thank you. Rest in Peace

M Stewart

Gisborne
In memory of the Bartosh brothers. Lest we forget.

Vic gyles

Palmerston north
Never again. Lest we forget

Walker family

Wellington
To all who fought, nursed & supported We remember you We still work towards the peace you fought for but we will never forget or stop trying

Anne-Marie

Auckland
In memory of all the Hayes and Petersens who fought. Your family thanks you and remembers you.

Anne-Marie

Auckland
May we never forget them Edward Lambert Lone Pine George Edgar Davis Cape Helles

Mandy Earl

North Canterbury
My granddad Eric Browne.served and came home in 1919. Grandmas brothers Cyril and Percy Williams were killed in August 1918 ... always remem

Anonymous
May the world one day again taste the sweetness of peace, love and understanding for all.

Marlene Marx

Wellington
Remembering my great grandfather Sgt Major William H Winter who fought at Gallipoli and died 8 August 1915 during the Chunuk Bair Offensive.

Lynette Bonham

Upper Hutt, Wellington
Peace means freedom. Luca Smith-Kerr age 8.

Luca Smith-Kerr

Auckland
Matakana War Memorial was decorated with 300 flags of Peace made by the pupils of Matakana School. We will remember them.

Adrienne Miller

Matakana
In memory of the Canterbury men who never made it home again, and their families and friends who had to carry on without them.

Lynne James

Christchurch
For all the unsung soldiers from the colonies who fought for glory of not their own, but their colonial masters.

Arunima Dey

New Delhi, India
Harry Briant Post Office Rifles My Grandfather

Stephen Cater

Christchurch
With pride and honour we parade to represent those that served before us. TS Chatham (Tauranga Navy Cadets)

Dave Northcott

Tauranga
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them least we forget

Rosemary Sutton

Christchurch
Remembering my grandfather William Ellis 1897-1975 of Ancoats, Manchester. Wounded, returned to action then blinded by gas, love always x

Debra Elizabeth Ellis

Waitoki, Auckland
Two of my great great uncles died during world war I, in the infamous Verdun and Chemin des Dames in France. May they rest in peace

Marie Moinet

Palmerston North
Remembering the Barlow men and women - 5 generations in the British Army, Major CC Barlow, Menim Gate Capt Alexander Barlow Kuching Sarawak

Gill Barlow

Auckland
Thank you to the servicemen 100 years ago who gave their today for our tomorrow.

HG

Papakura
Thank you. Never forgotten. Arohanui

Deb bird

Wellington
Their name liveth for evermore

Anonymous
Thank you for your service. You risked your life for honour and freedom.

Matt

Christchurch
Your bravery has given your country strength, and will keep us humble.

Annie and Barrie McLeod

Karitane
Thank you to my grandfathers, great uncles, father, uncles, husband, and my son, for your service to our nation. T Pearson Lest We Forget

T Pearson

Marlborough
Your sacrifice allowed our future. E kaore e wareware, we will never forget, C Thomas Titahi Bay

Charmaine

Titahi Bay
You are remembered. My children and their children and people onwards through the ages will know. Thank you for being. We remember you

Mary

Papamoa
When I join the Royal New Zealand Navy, I aspire to be like the soilders who fought in World War One. Rest In Peace

Tristan Kempthorne

Tauranga
I have the blessings to called New Zealand “Home” I hope, that one day I will commemorate as well the peace in my Homeland!

Victoria

Waikato
The victims of all wars. From Westminster to Wellington, on 11 November, we will remember them. – Sir Jerry Mateparae, NZ High Commissioner

Sir Jerry Mateparae

London, United Kingdom
My Grandfather, 2nd Lt, Rota Waipara, 1st Maori Contingent who served 4 years 196 days and was injured at Gallipoli and in France

Jackie Naylor

England
Respect,and gratitude for your great sacrifices to allow our rights and freedom... Bow our heads and pay respect New Zealand

Catherine Mcevedy

Christchurch
To my Great Uncles, and my Grandad - Your bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Lest We Forget. Penny - Winnipeg, Canada.

Penny

Winnipeg, Canada
Mine dropped at the Menin gate, Ypres, Belgium in 2014. Ka mua, ka muri. Walking backwards into the future. Lest we forget. #letthepennydrop

Shane Cahill

Bromley, London
May the sacrifice made by all the families who lost someone to the war be the foundation for peace. Lest we forget.

Suzanne Bertrand

Shefford, Canada
I appreciate all our Tupuna that went to War. Their sacrifice allowed us a future. Peace to all no matter what race, creed or colour.

Angelique Porter

Earth
May we honour your sacrifices and continue to build a future you would be proud of. We will remember you.

Matt

Kerr
We are thankful for the service and sacrifice of William Hird NZFArtillery wounded 1917 Western Front. Remember the fallen and wounded.

Great , Sarah Hird and family.

Whanganui
The unforgotton sacrifices of the unforgettable heroes..... Lest We Forget Shane ... San Diego USA

shane harris

USA
In rememberence of Private Benjamin Thomas Reddington 8604 who fell at the first battle of Ypres, November 20th 1914. We will remember them

Charlotte Hooper

Staffordshire, England
Peace- your heart clings to it, longs for it. When governments don't give you it, you fight for it, for all deserve safety.

Olivia Yates

Auckland
War isn't a great adventure or a game with a reset button and multiple lives ..lest we forget

Janet Hewson

Lower Hutt New Zealand
Rest In Peace those that fought for their mates and country never to see another sunrise - you shaped this land and this people.

Rory McTavish

Waikuku Beach
In rememberence of my great grandfather Ewan Alfred Jackson who joined the fight leaving his wife and five children never to return. RIP

Linda Graham

Eltham Taranaki
I hope we use this moment to embrace peace, hope and healing in our hearts, homes, country and the world forever - Mereana Ruri

Mereana Ruri

Wellington
We are thankful for the service and sacrifice of Dvr William Hird ( Aberdeenshie ) NZFArtillery wounded 1917, Western Front.

Grant, Sarah Hird and families.

Whanganui
Remember the losses at Bellevue Spur on 12 October 1917 - the ineptitude of Godley/Russell et al.

Philip de Montalk

Wellington
Whare Baker 1st Maori Contingent died at Gallipoli 21 August 1915. Kia maumahara tonu tatou ki a ratou - Baker Whanau Whanui

Petena Baker-Clark

Gisborne NZ
you are remembered for yr valour & scarfice to bring peace, security to our world.thank u for laying down yr lives for us future generations

carol wall

hastings
A shocking pointless war that society did not learn from. WW2 proved this. May it never happen again.

Richard Martin

Paraparaumu
From a land dedicated to peace and science, Antarctica NZ remembers all those who gave their lives in conflict, so we may enjoy peace.

Antarctica New Zealand

Scott Base
May they never be forgotten. To my grandfathers who both fought in WW1 thank you for your legacy

Gayle Carmichael

Wellington
Love to all the families that lost someone in the war. ❤️ They will always be in our hearts.

Brooke Gracie

Auckland
Peace means happiness and a good living condition to me. I hope that there won't be any wars that will take more life than these wars.

Cherrie Chen

Auckland
Peace means being in harmony, not forced but true happiness. I hope that we will never have a war again & remember everyone who sacrificed.

Chloe Chung

Auckland, New Zealand
Everyone in the world will remember the bravery, determination and resilience that the soldiers had shown during war.

Jessica Li
I hope that all the soldiers who fought in the Great war goes to heaven, and that WW3 doesn't occur. Lest we Forget.

Isaac Goldsmith

Dunedin
May we remember those who fought, who lost their lives for us. And those whose lives were spared, let them have a good one.

Amy

Auckland
Bless all the people that died from saving NZ our home country i am so sad because people died but happy that they saved NZ

monty

Dunedin
Tena Koe the day is a day to remember the sacrifice that our Whanau made to keep Aotearoa safe and make it the fantastic country it is now

Kerry Michael McGrath

Melbourne Australia
Bless those who have sacrificed there lives for our sake and that they have a great day in heaven

Joe Peters

Duniden
For those that have passed who have passsed with pride and love from those you cared about you, we miss you very much. Love STCC.

Monelle Niuhulu

Auckland
Thank you for giving your life to us and i hope that the peace can stay i now that i will do my part

riley

duedin
For those who have passed on to the afterlife, I hope you have died proud of yourself. We miss you deeply with all our heart, Amen.

Anne Hsu

Auckland
Peace Is No Fighting Justice And Hope War isn't a place we should be The Great War it was mean't to be the last Lest We Forget

Wills

St Peter Chanel School Green Island Dunedin NZ
Bless those that sacrificed their lives for our country and for peace in New Zealand.Lest We Forget.

Therese , Paige & Hannah

Dunedin , St Peter Chanel School
For the people that have we hope that there family`s ant to sad or there new family on earth LEST WE FORGET

CONNOR

St Peter Chanel SCHOOL
Honouring Pvt John Duncan Campbell.Thank you for your service in WW1 and the Home Guard in WW2. and giving us the life we have today.

Jocelyn Thomson

Stokes Valley, Wellington.
Remember and honour Andrew Wilson from Christchurch. He died in 1917 and he was only 20 years old. May his sacrifice never be forgotten.

Stephanie Pegg

Christchurch
The NZ High Commission in Cook Islands proudly acknowledges the 500 Cook Island soldiers who served with the NZ Forces during WW1.

Peter Marshall - NZ High Commissioner to Cook Islands

Rarotonga
To those that went before us and gave so much, thank you.

Graeme Thomson

Christchurch
Lest we forget & for my Grandfather Jeramiah Quill who fought in both wars. 'War is not healthy for children or other living things.'

Christine Quill

Wellington
freedom is choice the soldiers didn't get that choice but there service gave us freedom so take the time to remember them Lest we forget.

carter

dunedin
The poppy shows the people who died in world war one in the New Zealand army and all of the families part of the soldiers. the day is sad.

Anonymous
What does peace mean? To be in a place

Gemma Ludemann

Maheno
What does peace mean ? Peace means to be in a place with no troubles , no noise or hard work and be with your family

Gemma Ludemann

Kauru Hill
Peace means no fighting,it is something good,whatever you do shows peace,if you change that you will bring war.war is not good so keep peace

Darcey stanly taylor

10 spey street mosgiel
Thank you for helping us have peace in New Zealand.

Max Irwin and Lucan Robb

Maheno, New Zealand
People at peace Ending of the war Amazing Armistice Casts covering big wounds Everyone is at peace

Hayley,Cassie and Ethan

Maheno, Oamaru
Peace is not fighting ,doing things together as a team instead of taking over. Be kind even if they are not your friends. Keep it up peace

cooper.hogan

824 Brighton road
Peace We all remember those who fought the won who we loved The one that sacrificed their life to protect us and help us that is i need

Lilly,Brooke and Danielle

Maheno
Peace We all remember those who fought the won who we loved The one that sacrificed their life to protect us and help us that is i need

Lilly,Brooke and Danielle

Maheno
Peace We all remember those who fought the won who we loved The one that sacrificed their life to protect us and help us that is i need

Lilly,Brooke and Danielle

Maheno
peace means to us forgiveness,happiness,laughter,joy,family.We need to forgive.

Walton school room2

Walton
Thank you for yoursacrifice.

Ben

Maheno
peace means to us forgiveness,happiness,laughter,joy,family.We need to forgive.

Walton school room2

Walton
peace means to us forgiveness,happiness,laughter,joy,family.We need to forgive.

Walton school room2

Walton
100 years ago over 18,000 nz people died if it weren´t for them we would have war in our country.

walton school room 2

walton road
We know that you fought for us so we want to give thanks to you guys and girls for fighting for our country.?❤?

Austin/Connor/Jed

Walton school
We will all remeber you solders that fighted in war.

room 2

walton school
May peace rule our hearts and minds. Let war be our lesson from the past.

Gill Barrington

Wellington
We will remember

Jess

St Cuth's
We will remember

Jess

St Cuth's
For every soldier that fought in the war, you will forever remain in out hearts, and may you forever be within the holy spirt.

India Haldane

St Cuthberts College, 7MAS
For every soldier that fought in the war, you will forever remain in out hearts, and may you forever be within the holy spirt.

India Haldane

St Cuthberts College, 7MAS
dear future people world war 1 was a horrible experience for everyone living at that time and i hope there will never be a WW3. from Grace s

grace stewart

auckland
100 years, 20 million people and one ending.

kara

Auckland
thank you, you gave so we could have.

Fiona

Auckland
100 years of peace. 100 years of happiness. 100 years of remembering. Everyday we thank god for the freedom of worrying about those we love.

Geneva

Auckland
The war has taught us all an important lesson; Peace is what we should look for in life, for with peace comes love. Thank you, Soldiers.

India Haldane

St Cuthberts College, 7MAS
Thank you so much for defending our country. May you rest in peace.

Jessica Sharma

St Cuthbert's College
100 years ago over 18,000 NZ people died to fight for our country. We will remember their sacrifices and their bravery. Least we forget!

Genny

Auckland
It is very hard to believe that exactly 100 years ago our soldiers were fighting for their country. I hope for peace, hope and remembrance.

Sophie Robb

Auckland
Remember our family, our soldiers, those who passed. Let us Remember. Be peaceful, and remember the sacrifice. -Charlotte M, Auckland

Charlotte M.

Auckland
Remember our friends, and our family, who fought to help us live in the present. We learn from them. Lest we forget.

Estelle

Auckland
Least we forget.

Geneva

Auckland
Peace and hope are the most important things to think about in wartime

Anonymous
Sometimes we can see the truth but people cant see lies right before your eyes though we can see the hurt inside they lied for war to destor

Juliette

Auckland
Making peace is harder than making war, But it's worth it.

Nina
Sunday the 11th is the day to remember the brave soldiers who fought in world war 1. I will always remember them and we all should. Thankyou

Ava Newton
100 years ago over 18,000 NZ people died to fight for our country. We will remember their sacrifices and their bravery. Lest we forget!

Genny

Auckland
100 years ago millions of brave soldiers lost their lives. Lest we forget those who served us proudly. We will remember them.

Eva Simmonds

Auckland, New Zealand
Remember the devastating news that no-one wanted to hear. Everybody wanted peace. Many lives lost, families hope that the men will return.

Scarlett

Auckland
rip

Anonymous
Thank you for serving our country so we can have our lives today

grace

auckland
As teachers we will ensure that each generation will remember them.

Kathryn Lett

Fairlie
Lest we forget.

Geneva

Auckland
The 11th of November is the day to the remember the people who fought for our country. We will always look back on their sacrifice.

Chloe Lindon
For all the Horse who died in the war...... :-3

Anonymous
Thank you for making the world peaceful for us

Coco

Auckland
Lest we forget, We will always remember, Always remember, Never forget, Remember us. School girl. Lest we forget. Always remember us. Lauryn

Lauryn Pese

St Cuthberts College, Auckland, New Zealand
The world needs peace now. More than ever. Lest we forget .

Fiona

Timaru
Thank you for serving us , you have done great for your country.

Ana

Christchurch
Peace for me is when everyone is happy. Peace is Happiness. Once we are all happy the world will be at peace.

Inaki

Christchurch
Protection Everyday friendship Awesomeness Contribution Energy

Zoe

Christchurch
Thank you for your service,you saved New Zealand.

Leo

Christchurch
Maybe we can see the truth but people can't see lies right before their eyes, though we can see the hurt inside.

Anonymous
Thank you for your courage and strength. You saved our country Your strength saved us from war You fought during war.

minnie

Christchurch
Peace is the most simple yet hard thing to find.Thank you for helping keep the peace and giving your life to help others. Salute to you!

Solomon
Thank you for your bravery and courage, risking your life for ours. and letting us keep our freedom.

Charlotte

Christchurch
Thank you for serving our country. We are so grateful. Peace means safety to all.

Max

Christchurch
peace thank you evil was defeated allies won counting on you everyone loves you.

Mason

christchurch
Thank you for having the courage to sacrifice your life to save our country. You had great bravery and you put others first.

Sophia

Christchurch
Thank you for serving our country you have done so much. You have sacrificed yourselves to save others

Holly

Christchurch
Thank you for serving our country you have done so much. You have sacrificed yourselves to save others

Holly

Christchurch
Peace thank you Evil was defeated because of you Allies won Counted on you Everyone are proud of you

Joseph

christchurch
What peace means to me To be hopeful,calm and happy about life and help people in need and meditate.

Luka

Christchurch
To me peace means acceptance of all opinions races and choices also for everyone to be kind to everyone and acceptance of disagreement. ??

Louis

Christchurch
peace is not being hostile, peace is being friendly, peace is Happiness, peace is being peacfull

Alex

st marks school
Peace is love and kindness.Happy faces and sad. Sad will become Happy, with laughter and Joy. Peace is nearly the key to EVERYTHING!

Sophie

Christchurch
Peace thank you Evil was defeated Allies won Counted on you Everyone is proud of you

Heath

Christchurch
we will remember you. you saved New Zealand

liam

Christchurch
Thank you for courage and strength and helping all New Zealand

George

Christchurch
thank you for going to war to save the Country. All the love from your families has really impacted the way everyone felt about the war.

Ella

Christchurch
In the future I hope that there will be no more fighting, no more killing innocent souls without a thought, no more wars! Lest We Forget

Madeleine.P

Auckland
peace means to me is no gun shots,no nukes,no weapons,no dead people,people being nice to other people,or being happy.

raj

christchurch
Peace means to be truly happy and relaxed, to not want to bring any harm to yourself or others. It means to accept and cherish those near us

Coco S

Auckland
In the future I hope that there won't be any more wars and there will be peace within all countries. Peace is everyone having equality.Thank

Ella C

Auckland
What peace means to me is that there is no conflict or fighting. In the future, I hope that there will be no more world wars. More peace.

Eliza W

Auckland
Remember all the soldiers who sacirficed the

Anonymous
In the future, I hope that there won't be anymore war and everyone loves each other. I hope there is peace. Peace is calm, lest we forget.

Caroline R

Auckland
In the future I want wars to end quickly so that the argument gets dealt with and not as many people get hurt physically and mentally.

Eva P

Auckland
In the future, I hope that the world will be a peaceful and safe place. I hope that the wars won't end up in heart break and disappointment.

Katherine R

Auckland
I hope that in the future people will remember the brave people that went to war, How much love the families lost.

Hannah M

Auckland
In the future I hope, arguments and disagreements won't end up with as much disappointment as wars are now and have had.

Sarah M

Auckland
Peace means to unite with others and come together as one. We learn from our mistakes and honour those who served us. -Patience T(Auckland)

Patience Te Ao

Auckland
In the future, I hope that if we have full peace in our own country it will make it easier to have peace with other countries.

Sophia H

Auckland
We will always remember every soldier for their bravery and sacrifice. Every soldier deserves to be remembered!

Olivia

Auckland
In the future, I hope there is peace, everyone is happy and still remember who sacrificed their lives for their country. Lest we forget.

Vivienne QIan

Auckland New Zealand
In the future, I hope that people don't have to go through war and nobody will suffer from war.

Adele Li

Auckland
Thank you for bringing us the peace. Thank you for saving our country.

Belle Y

Auckland
2nd/Lieut Frank Bernard Williams. 17 September 1916. R. I. P.

Jane Mackenzie

Wellington
Peace means no one will fight, no one will argue in the country. Peace means forgiveness, happiness.

Gianna

Auckland
Peace means to unite with others and come together as one. We learn from our mistakes and honour those who served us. -Patience T(Auckland)

Patience Te Ao

Auckland
We care about the soldiers who died. We hope the grownups solve their problems with words instead of war in the future. Rūma Kowhai

Rūma Kowhai Musselburgh School Dunedin

Dunedin
In the future I hope that we don't fight over land and are more welcoming of others into our land.

Bea C

Auckland
I hope in the future all wars will be finished and that there is no more to come so that we can live in peace.

Rosa C

Auckland
In the future I hope wars will end peace will come and we can show without war people can still be happy and wouldn't have to fight for land

Huiseo K

Auckland
Thank you for your service. you have saved our country. And that is why we have ANZAC day even know you didn't go. thanks

Laura-ruby

Christchurch
In the future I hope wars will end peace will come and we can show without war people can still be happy and wouldn't have to fight for land

Huiseo K

Auckland
In the future I hope every solider knows that we are grateful for everything they have done.

Prim.U

Auckland
Peace means everything stay nice, Everyone is happy. No wars between countries.

Michelle S

Auckland
In the future I hope that the world is more peaceful , everyone is nice to each other and less arguments.

Larina D

Auckland
I hope that wars in the world get better so that people don't have to suffer anymore

Esme E

Auckland
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened."

Alina Taumoepeau

Auckland
Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.

lauryna

unknown
Thank you for bringing peace to the world on 11/11/1918

Lily

St Cuths, Auckland
Equality, strength, unity, harmony, calm, tranquility are all a definition of peace.

Islay Boyes

Auckland
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace

Grace Zhan

St Cuthbert's College
Making peace is harder then making war, but it's worth it.

Charlotte

St Cuths Auckland
Share your smile with the world, it is a symbol of joy and peace

Vicky Lei

STCC
I can't imagine my school in ruins, let's make sure I will never have to.

Zara Bennett

St Cuthberts, Auckland
All the soldiers who risked their lives for us and went to war, need to be remembered by us because what they did was so brave.

Madeline Bell

Auckland
Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotion.

Paige

Auckland
Hope is seeing light in spite of being surrounded by darkness. That is how Aotearoa grew and we are now living in a peaceful environment.

Hershal Randhawa

Auckland
Peace is peace Love is love Keep it that way.

Islay

Auckland
If we don't end war, war will end us.

Sasha

STCC Auckland
Hope can change everything If we work together.

georgia

Stcc Auckland
Tranquility + Equality + Love + Harmony + Hope = Peace.

Grace McGregor-Macdonald

Auckland
Hope can change everything If we work together.

georgia

Stcc Auckland
Tranquility + Equality + Love + Harmony + Hope = Peace.

Grace McGregor-Macdonald

Auckland
Thank you for the soldiers that fought during the war for the peace we have now.

Elaine

STCC Auckland
It is our choices that make who we are and I choose peace.

Cici Zou

Auckland
On the behalf of the children of NZ. May you all stay relaxed and calm and work together. Hope can change everything!

Hayley

Auckland
Thank you for your love the peace from above we live and breathe your bravery and are grateful for your gift of freedom

Amelia Magee

Auckland
Peace does matter. I just don't even want to think of any harm being done to our peaceful lives.

Maia Smith

Auckland
Your memory lives on in your letters , sent home to Nana and your boys, you were so brave, putting your life on the line to help bring peace

Ann

Dvke
Thankyou all who fought so we could live. Your bravery, courage & strength is not forgotten. Remembered today & always. Michelle Dvke

Michelle Dean

Tararua Dannevirke
Some 7500 railways employees enlisted to fight in WWI and at least 450 never came home. KiwiRail remembers their service and sacrifice.

KiwiRail

Auckland
Never forget , always forgive, respect what has gone before . We are one amazing nation and it is as a united nation we must continue

Wendy

Whanganui
In Honour of Pvt Walter Knyvett Whitehorn who died of wounds15th oct 1917 Belguim Cousin of Keith Elliott VC they never met RIP both of you

Peter

Paraparaumu
They gave their lives in a futile, senseless war. What courage to keep going with the task. And what a brutal waste of these young lives. ?

Eleanor Doig

Dunedin
I am forever grateful to thanks those bravery soldiers who fought for our country New Zealand.

Chief Leapai sonny Tuiletufuga

Sydney Australia
We remember with gratitude the brave men and women of Canterbury who stood for peace at a time of war. - The Voices Against War Project

The Canterbury Voices Against War Project

Christchurch
to.49833.pte A.R LEHNDORF.K.I.A.4/10/1917,3RD BATTLE YPRES.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE,ALL WAYS REMEMBFROM FAMILY IN WAITARA,TARANAKI.R.IP.

C.R.A LEHNDORF

WAITARA.TARANAKI,NZ
To those who from all over the world who fought for all of us to be allowed to dream, forever in our hearts and memories

Emma and Emma

Wellington
te mihi atu te tangi atu mea nga rangatira o tumatauenga katoa haere haere hare atu ra

john gordon black

perth australia
Greetings from Brockenhurst England where we had a nz hospital in ww1 and 93 KIWI soldiers who didn’t make Home lie WE REMEMBER THEM

Diana fletcher

Brockenhurst England
To my grandfather thank you. Remembering our heroes for peace.

Liz Hay

Wellington
May the people’s of the world learn from this grave loss of life and never let it happen to mankind again, and live in peace and harmony.

Lorraine marlow

Dunedin
Family and loved ones safe❤

Tara Evans

Wellington
A moment to remember the hardship and sacrifice of those who went to war so that we who follow can live in peace. You are better men than I

Trevor Wilson

Te Awamutu, New Zealand
No one came back from the Great War unchanged. We should not have gone but we went, believing in something bigger & better. Thank you all.

Ray McIntyre

South New Brighton, NZ
Thankyou for your sacrifice

Lynette Cornwall

Westport
We are all Grateful for what you have done for us and our country we pray for you every day we miss you every day and we always will.

Angelina pang

Auckland
The bellringers of St.Matthew's, AKL, honour the memory of those lost, and join happily in the commemoration of the return of peace 11/11/18

Adrian Grant

Auckland
In grateful memory of my Great Uncle Edwin Joseph Collins Campbell who paid the ultimate sacrifice at 2nd Battle of Krithia. Rest in peacè.

Allan Campbell

Christchurch
It would be great if we celebrated Armistice, and peace, every year.

Anonymous
We can never forget the sacrifice all those young men made for us lest we forget

Lynnette Hall

Auckland
Thank you for following your heart For the following generations. May you all Rest In Peace with God. God will reign

Mary Carshalton

Christchurch
In remembrance and gratitude to all those young men who gave their lives for a better world. Lest We Forget.

Anonymous
Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming things you thought you couldn’t

Brenna Melhuish

Auckland
White crosses in a Field of Remembrance are silent witnesses to the desolation of war and potent advocates for peace.

Juliana Austen

Auckland
Remembering my grandfather, William Fowler, who served his country during WW1 and returned home safely.

Carol Richardson

Palmerston North
A terrible war that on so many ways shaped the world to come. Nothing was the same after it. Thanks to all of them

Brett McCardle

Raglan
Peace is the fruit of Justice.

Catherine Gibbs

Porirua
Remembering Rifleman George Wiiliam BLAKE, Rifle Brigade. Killed in action in France 3 December 1917. RIP. We will remember you. Shelley T

Shelley (nee Blake)

Ex Pukekohe, South Auckland
Always remembering you and all your ANZAC mates Great Granddad. Second Lieutenant Thomas Dale-Taylor. Rest in Peace. Egypt,15 August 1916.

A & J Drake

Auckland
Thank you, to all the men and women, who sacrificed their lives, for those of us today. We remember you. - Anne-Marie Wilson Christchurch

Anne-Marie Wilson

Christchurch
I hope this centenary anniv raises more awareness in schools of the huge sacrifice made by all allied hero's.They live forever in our hearts

David Price

Christchurch
Lest we forget. Respect ourselves and our supporting environment.

Anonymous
Remembering LCpl Harry Minnis MM, decorated at Messines in June 2017, killed in action at Polderhoek Chateau, 4th December 1917. RIP Harry

Chris Morriss

Katikati
Remembering our Great Uncle, Trooper John Thompson, NZ Mounted Rifles, wounded in action at the Battle of Jerusalem, Nov 1917. Chris Morriss

Chris Morriss

Katikati
RIP Capt Dr David "Doc" Isaac's MBE, mentioned by Sec of State for War. Samoa, Salonika, Western Front. Survived torpedoing of Marquette.

Chris Morriss

Katikati
Be kind, considerate & law abiding. Karen M B

Karen Barber

Masterton
Thank you for your sacrifice. I especially acknowledge the work of women.

Anonymous
Stay Awesome Stay Wonderful

Rimu Boddy

Christchurch
In memory of Great-Uncle Percy who served in France and the courageous Great-Uncle Will who served time for refusing to fight.

Dr. Graeme W. Ferguson

Christchurch
Grandfather Capt. Robert Henry McDONALD MM, Great Uncles, Trooper Athol Peni Umariki GREEN and Pte Bertie William Bentley SHAW RIP all

Adrian Bentley CATRAN JP

THAMES NZ
Our young, going off to defend our freedom. How can we forget - even 100 years on? Thank you. Rest, dearly loved ones.

Charlie

Gisborne
We acknowledge all that paid the supreme sacrifice and for the damaged men and women that returned home. We will remember them

Patrick McGinniss

AUCKLAND
I will always be grateful to my granddad who fought in Gallipoli and the Egypt as the bugle boy. We do remember. God bless.

‘Lynnette James’

Trenches
Please can we have now more wars. Wars kill mums, dads, brothers and sisters and that makes us sad.

Jack, Finn and Elsa Cain

Wellingron
Through the attitude and efforts of conscripted men to Gallipoli France & Belgium, we became a Nation. ..New Zealanders. So proud.

Fergus Lowrey

Dannevirke
Thank you for the sacrifices that all people have paid for what we can enjoy today

Drew Murray

Christchurch
To the men and women who fought for our freedom, Thank You. Lest we Forget.

Clare Watson

Levin
Remembering Gordon Sydney Steele, a member of the Otago Mounted Riflemen who served in Gallipoli and the Western Front.

Ann Bertazzon

Auckland
Our tipuna fought so that Māori would be recognised as equal citizens of Aotearoa. They did not die in vain.

Stephanie Milroy

Hamilton
100 years later and wars still continue around the world. Will mankind ever learn and stop evil leaders who embrace violence and death?

J Chappell

Auckland
Respect and rememberence for those that have fought in wars both past and present. We owe them many freedoms. Thanks

Jacquie

Auckland
Where there is love and respect, there is no war

Anonymous
We remember the sacrifices of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances and the communities and families who felt their loss.

Grant Robertson, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Wellington
The world of 100 years ago was broken but hope remained. For those who fought so bravely and selflessly for peace we are eternally grateful.

Anastacia Kirk

Featherston
Brave heroic souls that fought so we may have peace and freedom in our lives. I am forever grateful to those then and now keeping us safe.

Shelley Harland

Palmerston North
“May our mountains ever be freedom’s ramparts on the sea”, but may this be so without the horror, bloodshed, injustice and sorrow of war.

Sarah Free

Wellington
Thank you for your sacrifice.

Barbara Bennett

Dunedin
The legacy of your valour, bravery, sacrifice endures. What wonderful men you were.

Jane

Auckland
Sometimes to make peace you've got to make war. Two great wars, but at a huge price. Can't afford another. Let's choose our leaders wisely.

Daniel Joseph

Invercargill
Pte Dick Happy, 28 yrs, bro of Wirina Hapimarika/William Happy NZ Maori Pioneers Bn, Died 17/12/1916, France Always remembered

Edwards Whanau

Te Waotu,
May we work harder in honour of the many fallen to be a peaceful world through our individual influence of culture and politics.

Susie

Wellington
let's all remember the terrible horrors of war. what all these men and women suffered for, let us not forget or take for granted peace.

kim Allen

Auckland
To those who sacrificed everything, to give us what we have today we thank you. We will remember you!

Hazel Mulligan

Marton, Rangitikei
In memory of all who served in the ANZAC Cycle Corp in France & Belgium in WWI incl Pvt William (Bill) Victor . We shall remember them

The Victor’s

Chch
For all who gave their lives in war, for us to enjoy peace and freedom, may they rest in peace

C de Bruin

Christchurch
So glad my Dad survived this War or me and my brothers would not be here. The World should learn from WW1 especially with Nationalism world.

Suzy Read

Gisborne
My hope for the future is that we no longer have to use war as a means to peace. We only lose precious people in war-no one wins...

Karen Blick

Misgiel
Tolerance and forgiveness towards all beings will help us all towards a loving and inclusive world ... lest we forget

Margaret Parkin

New Zealand
With love and deep gratitude for Edmond Mark Power & Clive John McNamara who died in 1918 fighting for our freedom, but what a price to pay!

Robyn Pearce

Auckland
To all who served ,we salute your courage and we will remember.

Anonymous
Thinking of my Great Uncle Thomas Mc Auliffe who lost his life in the Somme

Megan Bishop

Whanganui
Every home was impacted with those who back significantly changed or those who fell in foreign fields. Never forgotten Grandad Aroha nui

Kim arnold

Wellington
To those who fell so we may have the freedom we do, we are eternally grateful. Lest we forget

Darren Armstrong

Christchurch
Everyone is responsible for peace - in every whanau, community, workplace, nation, culture - through compromise, forgiveness, aroha.

Megan Blakie

Otautahi Christchurch
We must never forget (yet we do) as has been shown over the last 100 years. This Vietnam Veteran remembers.

Ian Beker

Waikiwi
Thinking of my 2 great uncles Robert McKinlay , KIA, 15 Sept 1916 Battle of the Somme, Edward Milne KIA 27 April 1917, Messines Belgium.

Anonymous
Remembering all who made the sacrifice, those returning home, and remembering the horrors of that war, we salute you.

Anonymous
Never in the field of human conflict was so much Owed by so many to so Few We will Remember Them ??

Heather Mann

Auckland NZ ?
To all those who sacrificed their lives so we could have peace I thank you.

Michelle scanlan

Waikato
PTE. F L Richards, 6/128, Canterbury. Gallipoli, aged 20. Your memory lives on through our families generations. We will remember you.

Tracey Richards

Christchurch
To all those's who sacrificed there lives so we could have peace I thank you.

Michelle scanlan

Waikato
We remember you Gordon Dacre McKenzie. Your descendents should be at our family gatherings but there is none. Rest in peace!

Dianne Rolfe

Pukekohe
Kia Kaha to all my family that fought for me and my family

Barry Capill

Nelson
Grateful thanks and heartfelt admiration for the Soldiers who fought and died for our freedom. So much pain and sorrow gave us a future!

Marie Roberts

Christchurch
We remember the people who died in the war. Thank you for giving nz peace.

Neve Taylor

Upper Hutt
Remembered with gratitude all those who have & continue to serve our country. We will remember then and their sacrifices. Lest we forget

Dellwyn Moylan

Ashburton
Remembering Herbert Norman Carter, KIA on 30 September 1918 on the Western Front. www.herbertnormancarter.org

Camryn Brown

Auckland
We will never forget the brave men and women who defended their countries during times of war. May it never happen again. Lest we forget.

Anonymous
The ultimate sacrifice made by so many young men and women in battlefields far way. Our nation still grieves their loss.

S Taylor

UpperHutt
Rest in peace sons of New Zealand - Your sacifice will never be forgotten. Thank you to all those men and women who have served.

Mike

Auckland
To our 11 great uncles and a great grandad, thank you for what you did. The ultimate sacriface was only paid by one, Jack Beaton. RIP LWF

Barbara Hayes

Oamaru
Thanks

Anonymous
On ANZAC Day & any time I go to vote I give thanks to men & women like my grandfather who fought on the Somme for the freedoms we enjoy now.

Kate

Hamilton
Thank you to all members of New Zealand's Armed Forces, past and present. We are deeply grateful for your service and sacrifices - The Jaxon

Peter, Barbara & Hanna Jackson

Featherston
A small message to express an enormous gratitude to the generation who gave so much. We will remember them, now and in the future.

Neil Phipps

Wellington
Remembering those indigenous soldiers from New Zealand and Australia who lost their lives in the First World War. We must remember them.

Rachel

Adelaide
We remember all those who served in this horrific war and particularly those who never returned. Lest we forget.

Helen Lees

Nelson
To my grandfathers who survived the Dardanelles, the Somme and being torpedoed by German U boats. Heartfelt thanks for peace in my time.

Cameron McDowell

Auckland
Remember.

Madison

Christchurch
My grandfather went to France in WW1. He returned to his family with two bullet wounds in his left arm and disabled with mustard gas, a hero

Sue Hewitt

Wairarapa
For Great Uncle Archie who died on the Somme and my great great uncles who fought in Gallipoli and France. Thank you.

C Simpson

Auckland
Our history is built on your sacrifice,history and the foundation you laid for the future generations. Least We Forget. Praba Subra, Welly

Praba Subra

Wellington
Our Grandfather and Uncle gave their lives so we have a duty of care to understand what we stand for with them and practise love and peace

Martin and MacDonald clans

Whakatane
We are so grateful for the sacrifice by many in the past that means we can live in peace in beautiful New Zealand. We will remember them.

Alison Thompson

Five Forks
Lest We Forget. You may be gone but you will never forgotten. You will live on in our hearts. Thankyou for your service and sacrifice.

Janine Bryant

Levin
What a day in history. There isn't a day that goes by that there isn't something that reminds me of my brave grandfather - his selflessness.

Anonymous
Thank God it’s all over

Anonymous
Lest we forget the sacrifice of so many for our freedom, may the stories continue to be told and shared. We must never forget.

Andrea Groves

NZ
My thoughts are with all those Soldiers long ago who travelled so far to defend our democracy. How brave you were. Thank you

Terry Davies

Christchurch, New Zealand
Let us hope that NZ can emerge from its problems and evolve into a place where those who made the ultimate sacrifice could be proud of.

David Vane
Remembering Private Reginald Whitman Dalley, who died at Passendale Ridge. Lest we forget. RIP.

Karen

Wiese
No more war. Peace is best

Tim

Wanaka
Thank you for your supreme sacrifice. We will always remember with gratitude.

Lorraine Duncumb

Auckland, New Zealand.
They shall not grow old We will remember them Peace on Earth ? Fletcher Trautvetter Family ?

Linda and John Trautvetter

Taupo
To all the fallen of past conflicts. Thank you for your sacrifice To my brothers of the Royal Engineers REst easy See you at the bar ubique

Daniel Wroe

Hastings NZ Originally UK
The light of your youth has not diminished, the loss of your potential not forgotten. God bless your brave hearts. Eternal gratitude.

The McAloon boys

Hawkes Bay and Taranaki
Not Forgotten. Still loved. For Walter, Patrick, Cornelius, Parker, James, Owen and the Orr Boys. You will always be my Heroes.

Allan McAloon

Haumoana, Hawkes Bay.
With Love & Deep Gratitude to Cpl John Joseph Godwin #34663. Killed in Action, France 26/11/1917. Thank You For Everything - Lest We Forget

Your Distant Cousin

Canterbury
100 years on there is still conflict in the world ! Lets hope the next 100 years the world can be a peaceful place!

Andy

Queenstown
From the Knell/ Pattersons: Deep gratitude to those who gave so much around the world, to preserve the freedoms we now enjoy. Lest we forget

C E Knell

Auckland
We felt the tragic waste and splendour of this first Great War, and grew up in the wasteland that it produced. — John Mulgan

Stephen Clarke

Auckland
Everyone has a right to peace. No one deserves the inhumanity and degradation suffered by both soldiers and civilians in a time of war.

Julia Given

Wellington
Lets not forget, Yesterday is gone but for today and tomorrow let there be peace on Earth.

Holden family

Whangarei
With love and gratitude Canadians remember our brave NZ siblings who died alongside our own. Together we bled and together we remember.

Nickolas Haley

Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Thank you to all those that gave their today for our tomorrow. #Respect

Medz

Auckland
May we all live in peace. Killing each other is never the right choice.

Louise Raymond

Motueka
Thank you for your sacrifice Cliff........

Missing you always

Still on earth
Remembering and honouring our beloved great grandfather Rifleman William Milligan 04/10/1918, moe mai ra , ka maumahara tonu tatou ki a rato

Ruth Murray

Wellington
Lest We Forget. God Bless everyone who were involved and may everyone who lost there lives Rest In Peace

Sharon Agger

Rotorua
This is for all of the soldiers who gave their lives so we could live in freedom today, especially my Grandad Vic Waller. What brave heros.

Fiona

Christchurch
A time for reflection. A time to appreciate the freedom that we have in this country. Long may the lessons of the past remain learnt.

Susan Davidson

Whangaparaoa
Remembering all the mothers and fathers who received telegrams and letters saying that loved ones would not be returning home

Michael de Stacpoole

Wellington
Lest we forget

Paula

New Zealand
I pray that third world war 3 will never happen while I am alive, I will always remember those who died and I pray for peace. God bless.

Eunice Sio

Porirua
Thank you to all the servicemen & women,& your families for the ultimate sacrifice made for our families future. We do remember them.

Clow family

Auckland
I’m sorry you had to fight. I’m sorry for your pain and for your family’s. Thank you for your courage Lest we forget Let’s never fight again

Penelope

Wellington
We will remember.

Anonymous
I remember my Dad and all his Mates on this day...e kore ratau e warewaretia.... We will never forget their service in the name of peace

Tom O'Reilly

Hamilton
The world changed after the war, it changed into a world that was safer, more accepting and more peaceful, may we never forget.

Ella Linton

Wanganui
You are remembered. Every day as the sun comes up in our beautiful safe place. Your sacrifice is remembered. Thank you.

S Allen

Upper Hutt
Peace should be forever - Olly, age 11

Olly Wilkinson

Lower Hutt
Thank you for everything. My life, my world would be nothing if it wasn't for the sacrifice that everyone in WW1 made. I will remember them

Breanna Pram

Wellington
Let us remember the sacrifices of those who have gone before us. Kei wareware tatou, lest we forget. We will remember them

Mckenzee Gapes

Rotorua, New Zealand
For my tipuna Clive Crowley, Arthur Te Wawata Gannon, Henry McCleary & Frederick Mortimer & the women in our family that supported them xCFD

Catherine Field-Dodgson

Lower Hutt
The purple poppies are special because we remember the animals that died in the war

Poppy Wilkinson - age 5

Lower Hutt
You gave all of your tomorrows so the generations that followed can live in peace. I hope we never stop honouring your sacrifice. Thank you

Sarah Long

Christchurch
I hope we never have to experience anything like this again.

Simon
We remember your sacrifices. Thank you to all who lost their lives and the families who grieve to this day that list. ❤?

Lynda Field

Christchurch
Percy David Vincent, Mark Vincent and Charles Eric Gardener now lie in French soil where they have been for a hundred years. Never forgotten

Geraldine Travers

Hastings New Zealand
Thank you. Your sacrifice is dear to my heart and will never be forgotten. I will carry on your fight for peace and our freedom !

Neil Clsrk

Lyttelton
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Anonymous
Always remembered for their bravery. Peace and love to all. ?

Si

Auckland
Kenneth Newman Hunt. Died Alexandria, August 8th. 1915.

Mark Collister
We owe you so much. Lest we never forget.

Mary-Lou

Wellington
Wallace Fletcher Tomlinson, lies now in French soil. Brother, uncle, great uncle and now great great uncle. Gone but not forgotten.

Elizabeth Wells

Ashburton
Charlie and Stan. Thanks.

Mark H

Auckland
We should never forget their sacrifice for our freedom.

Elizabeth Rowe

Queenstown
Your cousins, nieces and nephews told us about you.We will tell our children and grandchildren.You are NOT forgotten. You gave everything.

Carolyn

Christchurch
Always remembered for their bravery. Thankyou all

Margaret Watson

Pendarves
Today we remember everyone who was affected by WWI, especially those in our family who didn’t come home, WT Nelson and WG Okeby.RIP

Dinah Okeby

Wellington
There are no words that adequately describe how I feel about those who sacrificed everything. I will never forget you.

Nicola

Wellington
We should all be thankful that we live here in in relative peace and tranquility .

Jeanette Louisson

Clive Hawkes Bay
We will remember everyone that lost their life and they will not grow old. We will remember them. Rest in peace. -Alice Davies

Alice Davies

Maungaraki lower hutt
May we always remember, with respect and gratitude those who have paved the way for the freedom that we have today. Gone but never forgotten

Shyla Barry

Oamaru
They will not be forgotten the thought for us so we should rember them xx rest in peace

Mia.T

Kelson
Never really knew about the wars but I want to know more, they all lost their lives for our country and we should repect the fighters of NZ

Phoebe Lowe

Kelson, Lower Hutt
Lawrence Allen, John Stevens, Arthur Wood and Gordon Abercrombie RIP. You are remembered. From Jo and Rita

Jo

Auckland
Pera Hina. Died 21 July 1917, now lies in Ypres, Belgium. I will never forget! - Riwai

Riwai Hina

Whanganui
A failed ideal of a war to end all wars required the sacrifice of a generation and is an unending sorrow to all families who lost loved ones

Ceri Chisholm

New Plymouth
In memory of Great Uncle Pte Stacey Maxborough Wolland 1st Bn Otago, died of wounds in France on 8/10/1918 23yrs RIP in Rocquigney Cemetery

Sheryll Wolland-Slade

Christchurch
They made their sacrifice for everyone who came after. 100 years on and we must always remember.

GD

Wellington
We remember Leslie Wilke and Lester Priest with Love. They gave their lives for us in WW1.

EZ Wilke

Amberley
What does war do? Nothing good, We were put on this earth for a reason, And that was not to fight, Just stop, it won’t kill you, Please, RI

Ela Capel

Wellington
May you always be remembered, your sacrifices shared, lived on in the hearts and memories for generations to come.

Nicola

Wellington
In memory of much loved son and brother, Joe Waddell of Fairlie who died in December 1917 and is buried in Lijssenthoek cemetery in Belgium.

Pam Doidge-Volmer

Lower Hutt
Hope, peace, remembrance & independence. 100 years later we commemorate their sacrifices. Będziemy o ich pamiętać - we will remember them.

Mary Thurston

New Zealand Ambassador, Warsaw
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He Tangata, He Tangata, He Tangata.

Nathan Muirhead

Auckland
100 years ago 37 million people died in a conflict lasting 4 years. Lest we forget the pain and struggles endured through those dark times.

Forrest JS Carter

Waikanae, Wellington, New Zealand
May your sacrifice bring peace and hope for the next generations. We will remember them.

Gaye Bergquist

Wellington NZ
Remembering Ellis & Stanley Peacock whose messages from the front I read on this eve of Armistice Day, 100 years on.

Christine Garey

Dunedin
Thanks great uncles Charles and Harry x

Tonylovelidge

Coromandel
The manufacture of arms and any weapons should be illegal.

Anonymous
Cultivate Kindness.

Louise

Auckland
We will remember all those that fought and sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

Louise

Porirua
Remembering the service of 2 Great Grandfathers able to come home. Their names carried on with their 2 & 3yo Great Great Grandsons

Aston Talbot

Singapore
There are no words to describe the joy and the sadness of this day. Rest well those who lived to see that 11am, and those who nearly did.

Thomas

Auckland
Remembering the many men who came home, but kept the memories bottled up in their hearts.

Denise Winstanley
They gave their lives so we could live in a better world. Always remembered

Elizabeth
Let's learn from the past and not make the same mistakes.

Sonia
May peace, like a river flowing, go on and on forever. Remembering, today, those who fought for freedom and peace for future generations

Mary Irvine

Loeer Hutt
Let our love for Thee increase, May Thy blessings never cease, Give us plenty, give us peace, God defend our free land! Anthem prayer verse4

Teresa Blackbeard

Gore
Remembering our Cook Islands Soldiers and their mighty contribution Te Atua Te Aroa

Moeroa Hobbs

Waterview Auckland
Sending love and light to all.

Matthew Hedges

Wellington
Let's learn once and for all that wars are not the way to solve disputes. Forever grateful to all those who gave their lives for freedom.

Silvia Jefferson

Rotorua
TO THE ANZACS OF ANZACS ISRAEL - YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN NOR YOUR SERVICE OR SACRIFICE. THE LEGACY YOU LEFT TO THE NATION IS GREAT. GOD BLESS

JOANNA MOSS

Wellington
To the men who served , and gave your tomorrow’s for our today’s Thank You

T

Auckland
Reg Nelson, stretcher bearer, thankyou for life. Peace we take for granted, but do remember and try to understand the cost.

Erica Nelson

Christchurch
We remember our tipuna, Padre Hoani Haereroa Parata, who ministered to the sick and dying, offering solace and service. Arohanui?

Hekia Parata

Ruatoria
“When you go home, tell them of us and say; For their tomorrow we gave our today...

LTCDR Stephen Worth NZCF

Upper Hutt
New Zealand's committment to remember our fallen soldier is highly admirable. God bless this great land.

Benjamin Kuresa

Avondale, Auckland
Huge amount of respect to those that served

Ian Fowles

Upper Hutt
In memory of all who fought 1914- 1918. Thank you for your Gallant and brave service. We have peace in Aotearoa NZ today 2018 Thank You

Anna Kerr

NELSON NZ
To all those who gave their lives, and to all those who returned broken. With love and thanks.

Elizabeth Robertson

Auckland
We remember with grateful thanks all the brave soldiers who fought for our freedom and the right to live in peace. Always in our hearts.

Faye Osbaldiston

Auckland
Today we remember with grateful thanks all those who fought to protect us and gave us the gift peace. Faye Osbaldiston

Faye Osbaldiston

Auckland
My Mum's side 24 members to war - the Hansens. My Dad's side, two with (Cook Island Contingent). Our boy serves -100Gun Salute 11/11/18

Lorraine Lawson-Barrett

Opotiki
My Mum's side 24 members to war - the Hansens. My Dad's side, two with (Cook Island Contingent). Our boy serves -100Gun Salute 11/11/18

Lorraine Lawson-Barrett

Opotiki
Let us be vigilant to ensure we do not repeat the mistakes of the past in honour of those who gave their lives for us in the Great war.

Henare Howard

Weliington
Thank you for your sacrifice so that we can live in freedom.

Jeannette Henderson

Halcombe
100 years on amid the sorrow we remember the small acts of kindness bravery and resilience that mattered. RIP Arthur Ernest Morrison

Sarah Morrison

Auckland
Gallipoli, The Somme, Messines, Third Ypres. Few place names outside of NZ carry such potency. Peace is upon them now. Let's make it last.

Anonymous
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in

Roses

Wellington New Zealand
Remembering my grandfather Terence Creagh of Oamaru today who died as a consequence of the War. Would love to have met him. Rest in peace.

Johanne Cuthbert

New Plymouth
Remembering the sons of Malcolm and Hannah McLeod: Douglas, Edward, Malcolm,Stanley,Murdoch,Maltravers.for service inWW1. Loved and honoured

Deb Corich

Auckland
With love, humility, and deep gratitude, we honour the sacrifice made for the abundance we have today. Always in our hearts.

Venna

Hamilton
Remembering those men and women who sacrificed so much and thinking of our children in the future. We must do more and better now.

Charles Hett

Wellington
Never forget: Broken hearts, lives, communities. Beautiful brave young men's total sacrifice - Love in action. x❤️x God Bless them all x❤️x

Esme Schlotjes

Raumati South
I honour you, I remember you & I thank you all from my heart for fighting for the peace we live in, in NZ. Godbless your families today.

Susan

Thames
New Zealand could contribute to peace and justice by removing troops from Afghanistan and Iraq and disestablishing the NZDF.

Emma

Wellington
Your bravery lives on in our history, your loss lives on in our memories. You will always live on in peace.

Bradford/Workman/Rileys

Wellington
Here’s tae them and wha’s like them. You are remembered.

Lyn

Wellington
Raise your essence, not your guns... Beauty comes from the rain not from thunder

Ian

Beachlands
In lamenting those who gave their lives to protect their country, we find new vigor to speak up and protect all people suffering oppression.

R.

Auckland
In grateful memory of the men, women, and animals who served with valour. Caroline Anderson Christchurch

Caroline Anderson

Christchurch
We will remember them.Their memories will last lifetimes and lifetimes beyond. They gave us freedom and peace that deserves, our praise. ✝️

Zac

Hawke’s Bay
We remember my great uncle Charles Edward Christiansen. He survived the horrors of Gallipoli to die in France 20 July 1916. RIP

Helen

Napier
Love peace and hope for all mankind

Sue

Napier
We remember those who defended New Zealand, our values, our allies and our place in the world. NZ High Commissioner, Ottawa.

Daniel Mellsop

Ottawa, Canada
To my grandfather, William Oliver Jones, who fought with the Victorian Australian Infantry in Ypres, Belgium 1917-1918. Thank you.

Kate Hallett

Auckland, New Zealand
In memory of both my grandfathers who falsified their ages to go to serve in Ww1 alongside so many other young men. thankyou.

Adrienne

Christchurch
Walter Stevenson. Thank you.

Anonymous
Remembering John James Kettle, my Great Uncle, a loved and respected member of his family. Killed in action, 4 October 1917, Ypres.

Glenis

Waihi
Remembering Henry George Tavinor, my Great Uncle, a loved and respected member of his family. Killed in action, 4 October 1917, Ypres.

Glenis

Waihi
In times of adversity keep sight of respect, compassion and love for all others.

Kaye Olliver

Waikanae Beach
Remembering Grandfather, Joseph Goldsmith and brother Frederick Goldsmith who served in the Wellington Regiment NZEF 1914-18 ✝️ ? RIP

Judy Rider

Lower Hutt
In loving memory Private Make (Neki) Allan served as stretcher bearer in major WW1 campaigns & did not make it home to family in Niue

Merris

Porirua
Freedom is a privilege earned from the sacrifice of so many. May we never repeat history, lest we forget.

Scott

Christchurch
No more imperial wars!

Peter Russell

Wellington
"Fine day. Hear war is finished. All our infantry came out". From diary of Clinton Belmont Brock, 11/1294, Solesmes, France, Mon 11 Nov 1918

Michael Daniell

Auckland
Leaving we forget how we treated conscientious objectors

Manson

Wellington
Remembering my Great Great Uncle Henry Gordon Bland age 21, died on the Somme 15 September 1916.

Rodney Farrant

Wellington
Proud to be kiwi lest we forget

Alex

New Zealand
Joining you in remembering all the way from Brazil

Kirsten

Brazil
May G-d defend NZ and bless those families that were effected by WW1.

Aaron Livingston

Porirua, Wellington, NEW ZEALAND
Peace and love to all mankind

Anonymous
Kia orana

Toru

New Zealand
Bless all those who lost their lives and their loved ones

Jodie Clareburt

Whanganui
Thank you to all who served and continue to serve. Lest We Forget.

Annika Thurlow

Toronto
Private AJ Pearce. I give thanks for your service and survival at the Western Front WWI. I respect you, Stephen Pearce.

Stephen Pearce

Orewa
18277 crosses - so many unfulfilled dreams/families, including my great uncle and two of my parents' cousins. Lest we forget.

Liz Francis

Otaki
Remembering my Grandfathers Charlie Heaphy and Bill Wood who returned wounded and ill and Great uncle Edward Wood who fell on the Somme.

Nick Wood

Wellington
Remembering Harold Rainbow Sharp, Wanganui. #neverforget #neveragain

Jeremy Baker

Wellington
RIP my AnzacGreat Uncles the Hatrick brothers Auckland ..2 killed at Gallipoli....Jane Knox Hyder Wellington

Jane Knox Hyder

Wellington
May we learn the lessons here. Peace please.

Craig Tobin

Hastings
Gfather Hans Hansen Thk you for your sacrifice and give thanks for your safe return . G uncle Thomas Wooster paid the ultimate sacrifice RIP

CarolBrosnan

Napier
Kia Kaha! In memory of Private Thomas Campbell and Gunner Charles Cooper, killed in service in 1918

Michael Gask

Auckland
Thanks to all the men of the Wellington 2nd Battallion , our grandfather and his friends from Carterton and the Wairarapa . Kia kaha xx

Fiona King

Wellington
Remembering my Great Grandfather Albert Victor Chammen died 15 Sep 1916.

Michelle Cook nee Chammen

Christchurch, New Zealand
In memory of Private Alan Warburton (SN 70687) , fell 1st October 1943, from Michael and Victoria, on behalf of his sister Tui.

Michael & Victoria Vercoe

Auckland
Lest we forget, peace is the message - Remembering Great-Uncle Justin Le Lievre, Akaroa

Ben

New Zealand
To those who served and didn't return and those who did return but were forever changed, I thank you. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten

Ainslie Forbes

Wallacetown, Southland
In memory of Lloyd Hutchinson and Kelly family who served in all wars from Boer War to present day. May peace come to our world once again

Dyan tucker

Te Aroha Waikato
I'm sure there were cats serving in the trenches too ..

Mark Muir

Napier
Remembering our grandfather Melville Mirfin a survivor of the torpedoed Marquette and his heroic selflessness saving many off the ship.

Jane Broughton

Maroochydore. QLD
To all the inocent men, women & children who have perished at the hands of races who's political or religious beliefs differ from ours..RIP

Terrence Keen

Australia.
Kia Ora ! xx

Noa Malaulau

Wellington
‘Take a message to the front line and meet up with the companies and tell them we were coming out.’ Order to E S Bibby, runner, Les Quesnoy.

Claire Bibby

Glenside
In memory of our great uncle who died at Chunuk Bair aged 28

Richard Kittelty

Paris
Let us learn from the atrocities of war and focus on peace for our future. Peace and compassion for others and ourselves.

Susannah Marshall

Riverhead, Auckland
Thank you for all our tomorrows. We will remember how dearly we've paid for them.

Shelley

Wellington
100 years today the guns were silenced. Thank you for your courage and service. We remember, honor and respect all the men and women in WW 1

Leonie Vercoe

Hastings NZ
With love we will remember them. Bringing peace on earth and goodwill to men. Beryl McGunnigle Whangarei

Beryl McGunnigle

Whangarei
I want for the future, no more wars.

Bella Gibson

Riverhead, Auckland
Lest We Forget

Hershal R

Auckland
I want to commentate Tom Gollan, a young soldier now lying far from Home. You are not forgotten by your family.

Anne Gollan

Nome, Alaska USA
I am sorry for the loss New Zealand suffered and for what!!!

Bob

Hamilton
Thank you for making peace

Greta

Wellington
It's a proud moment to wear the poppy on the jersey & to show our respect to those who've gone & those currently serving - All Blacks

All Blacks
We will remember them.

luella

Rolleston
Let us remember and never go there again .Let them all rest in peace

Howard Mason

Paraparaumu
Our hearts ache for all those who did not make it home and those that came home with the scars of war. For the loss of a young son

Sue and Kereama

Wellington
We still feel the pain remembering those we lost over 100 years ago. Let's not give those that follow us pain like this to remember again.

Deirdre Coker

Upper Hutt
回首这100年：感恩，勇气，泪滴，希望，纪念到永远！

Anonymous
War What is it good for? A lesson learned the hard way Hopefully not to be repeated again one day and gone forever more

Sol

invercargill
My father Frederick J, Murphy, wounded at Gallipoli, my uncle Henry E. Ash, MIA, Passchendaele. Never forget the past.

Patricia Austin

Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
Ka maumahara tonu tatou ki a ratou

Kura Hakaraia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Remembering my grandfather George Lockwood. Wounded at Gallipoli. An unlikely soldier

Christopher Preston

London
Beautiful day with beautiful people.past and present. Well done the committee,organisers and performers.Na te kotiro e tu ki te waiata mihar

Jo Raukawa

Turangi
In memory of all the men, women and animals who served and with deep sadness for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.We will remember them

Kate Luff

Central Hawkes Bay
May humanity learn that Rongo the god of peace should prevail. Unfortunately we haven’t yet. In memory of those that gave their life.

David Kennett

Christchurch
Forever Heroes, Forever Respected, Forever Remembered, Forever Mourned. RIP

Rhondda McFarlane

Waikato
Our grandparents thought they were doing the right thing for King and Country and paid the ultimate price. Please God, never again

Kay Braid

Lower Hutt
Today and every day I think of my father, Leonard Neil Couchman RNZAF, of Wanganui, died in France 11th April 1944, weeks before I was born.

Thain Hatherly

Herefordshire, England.
May we always enjoy the Peace so many fought for.

Anonymous
Brave souls never forgotten

Anonymous
It's a proud moment to wear the poppy on the jersey & to show our respect to those who've gone & those currently serving -All Blacks

Anonymous
Remember those who carried the fallen as well: the pacifists who served as Ambulance and stretcher bearers on the Western front.

Anonymous
Remembering Corporal Edward Collier, West Yorkshire Regiment, killed 16 October 1916 at Bancourt, France, aged 20. RIP

Anonymous
Remembering Grenadier Guardsman E Abery, died 4 May 1918, aged 19. Till we meet.

Anonymous
Let us never forget our loved ones that fought and died, and those left behind whose lives were never the same.

Anonymous
Thank you 44972 Rflm Percy Gourdie from your family

Anonymous
In memory of the great uncle I never knew but always remembered. John Verney Donnelly, Paschendaele, October 1917. In Flanders fields, the poppies grow.

Anonymous
Thanks to my grandfathers E Fahey and M J G Smart who both fought in WW 1 and carried the scars, in their own way, for the rest of their lives

Anonymous
In memory of Alexander Neil Campbell Died in battle in France 18 August 1918.

Anonymous
War. What is it good for? But, we will always remember them

Anonymous
Remembering my grandfather, Jack Platt, and his brothers Joe and Harry, who served in WW1, especially great uncle Joe who died in Northern France in 1918

Anonymous
Remembering great uncles David Hansen and Fred Hills

Anonymous
Remembering our great uncle Charles Summers. 65472, 1st Bn., Wellington Regiment, NZEF. Died on 31 August 1918. Age 24.

Anonymous
In memory of my uncle Herbert Foskett who was killed on 25 April 1917 at the battle of Arras, northern France

Anonymous
Guardsman William T Grove, Grenadier Guards. Died 19 April 1918 in Northern France that we may be here today. We shall never forget.

Anonymous
Remembering all those that have gone before. Including Great Great Uncle Walter Anderson McMillan.

Anonymous
Family, Hope, Peace & Aroha

Anonymous
Spicer. Loosely. Wells.

Anonymous
FREEDOM is not FREE. We Will Remember Them.

Anonymous
Peace was their gift to us - our duty is to sustain it; we remain prepared to defend it, and strive for political goodwill and cooperation among nations.

Anonymous
In memory of all my whanau who fought, who suffered and those who died. Kia maumahara ahau

Anonymous
Great great Grandad Stanley Odlin from Island Bay - served in the trenches and came home again.

Anonymous
Thank you to all the men, women and animals that served then and now. Aroha nui

Anonymous
Remembering Francis Albert Bateman - Royal Artillery - horse.

Anonymous
Remembering those who died, and those who survived, such as our grandfather who came home after the Somme

Anonymous
War equals unimaginable heartbreak for loved ones left behind.

Anonymous
Thank you for your courage and sacrifice which allowed us to live in peace today.

Anonymous
We will continue to remember the sacrificeofour beloved horses and other animals who were active in WW1.

Anonymous
We remember all the nurses and doctors who served bravely abd unconditionally during WW1. We will always remember you.

Anonymous
We will remember your sacrifice Alfie Grigg in Ypres. And all of the Grigg family who served in WW1

Anonymous
I am so grateful my family has not had to experience war

Anonymous
Remember too the cost to those spoke out against the war. Enduring peace is allowing diverse voices.

Anonymous
In the future, I wish for no one having to die to resolve conflict between nations.

Anonymous
Thank you for your sacrifices and giving the gift of free life to so many.

Anonymous
Remembering the fallen , the taken , the lost loved ones.. You remain in our hearts. Let peace prevail today

Anonymous
Remembering all strecher bearers and members of the medical corps.

Anonymous
Leslie Mumford and Albert Napper, died in France. Not forgotten.

Anonymous
Remembering the more than 230 Wellington College Old Boys that gave their lives in WW1 and more than 1700 that served

Anonymous
Let us also remember those who sacrificed their freedom and chose not to fight, standing for their beliefs. Arohanui. Amene.

Anonymous
11.11.1918 "Tremendous joy and excitement. . What a fearful load seems gone. . .New aims and ideals must be found for the future." Ron Watson 1st Otago Regiment, Military Cross.

Anonymous
Thankful to God for all those who gained our freedom. Greater love has none than this than to lay down their lives for their friends. The Carswells

Anonymous
Always appreciate the sacrifice. Never to be forgotten.

Anonymous
Remembering my great grandfather, Ernest Gregg, who was a Prisoner of war. Taken at the Battle of Mons and freed 100 years ago today after four years imprisonment.

Anonymous
Both my Grandfather's fought one the western front. Both were wounded but returned home.

Anonymous
Remembering my Great Uncle Baxter and Lancel King with love.

Anonymous
God grant that the light of unity may envelope the earth.

Anonymous
Kia ora. The Armistice Day ceremony at Pukeahua Memorial Park was awesome. Very stylish presentation and wonderful celebration. Thanks for remembering.

Anonymous
Willie Williams signed up underage after being sent a white feather. Gassed on the Western Front and died soon after his return. We remember him.

Anonymous
What little we give today in their memory can never be enough for what so many gave for those of us who follow.

Anonymous
Let all the guns fall silent. Let us remember those who silenced them.

Anonymous
Peace

Anonymous
To those who fought and never returned and to those who fought but were changed fiercer. . We thank you for what we have today. We will remember. Hazel

Anonymous
In memory of members of the Albiston, Mowat, Bourke, Neal and Drummond family who served, survived and died in WW1.

Anonymous
The Four Christophers boys Reg, Julian, Herbert, Victor. A family' sacrifice. Lest we forget

Anonymous
Respect

Anonymous
Remembering those who lost their lives in the service of Aotearoa during WW1 and to my great grandfather Edward Mawake Taupo Grace who never returned home. Ka maumahara tonu t?tou ki a r?tou!

Anonymous
To my grandads, Frank and John who did come back, thank you.

Anonymous
remembering my Grandparents and their families and friends and the grief and loss they suffered

Anonymous
A time for prayer for those who suffered and still suffer down the generations. Never again.

Anonymous
Remembering Sydney Rupert Harding, my great grandfather, who fought in this war 100 years ago.

Anonymous
Happy to celebrate the anniversary of jubilation on this absolutely stunner of a Wellington day!

Anonymous
Thank you to all who served and those who continue to serve. Hopefully we never have to lose so many service people, civilians and animals again.

Anonymous
Remembering my great grandfather after whom I was named. He came back, but so many weren't as lucky.

Anonymous
On behalf of all Scouts, thankyou for your service

Anonymous
Thank you to all who served our country, so that we may live in peace today.

Anonymous
Honouring with love the memory of my grandfather who served in France during the Great War; also remembering those who waited at home.

Anonymous
Remembering my great uncles Percival John Napier 1916 Somme Percy Napier Gallipoli 1915 Jack Selby Street Messines 1917 John Kearns Messines 1916 Daniel Kearns St Omer 1917

Anonymous
In memory of Ashton Owen Wood, killed in Palestine, August 2016

Anonymous
To all our sons and daughters overseas now we say thank you

Anonymous
Remembering George Alexander Cardno and William Robertson Cardno. Brothers from Dunedin and my great uncles. Tragically died at Gallipoli and the Somme. Never to return but not forgotten.

Anonymous
Remembering those who fought for peace for us

Anonymous
Thank you for your service

Anonymous
Alexander and his brother James MILNE of Southland died in the Somme 1916 and 1917 - thankyou and will never forget you

Anonymous
In memory of Henry Morris who gave his life 4-11-17 and Alfred H Battersby and Robert A Brown who served and survived. We Shall Not Forget.

Anonymous
A day to celebrate and remember.

Anonymous
Remembering those men and women who sacrificed all for their country and our future Andrew McRae

Anonymous
Remembering all of those serving our great country. Both past and present, may your sacrifice never be forgotten. - W/O Aaron Mulligan, 32 SQN Air Training Corp

Anonymous
Still very much in our memory, and good to celebrate 100 years with you

Anonymous
In memory of my Father Maj A W Cooper who served in Greece & North Africa. I Love you Dad

Anonymous
No one in that time was unaffected by the Great War.

Anonymous
It's important to remember the ones who died to let us live in peace, don't let this horror happen again

Anonymous
Remembering great grandfather Laurence Duncan, his sons Laurence and James patrolling the North Sea and the skies seeking safety for travellers. Respect.

Anonymous
Remembering grandfather Charles Campbell and great uncle Herbert Campbell who came home with compromised health but to peace and a different way of living. Respect.

Anonymous
I will never forget what you did for my children. Thank you.

Anonymous
Thank you so so much

Anonymous
To my three great uncles and my great aunt, gratitude and peace to you.

Anonymous
My two great-grandfathers served in the First World War, one in Gallipoli, the other in Flanders. They were the lucky ones, they came home. We think about all those who didn't.

Anonymous
In loving memory of Private Make (Neki) Allan from Niue who served as stretcher bearer & gunners regiment in all major WW1 campaigns. Ikihega family & Coghini's

Anonymous
Remembering Hilda Mary Steele, NZANS, AANS, nursing the wounded through the Great Advance on the Western Front. In Tournai when Armistice declared. Remembering this brave lady by her granddaughter Barbara Gallagher.

Anonymous
RIP Vince, Frank, and Charles Byrne, all killed in Div Sig Coy WW1, all runners from Olympic Harriers Wellington

Anonymous
Thou shalt not forget sacrifices of the millions of souls during WWI so that we would have a peaceful present. Lest we forget by Breeze

Anonymous

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