Anzac Day unites Kiwis everywhere, both home and abroad, remembering those service men and women who fought to protect us during times of war, often paying the ultimate sacrifice. We are on a weekend caravan club rally at Mt Lees Scenic Reserve, and four of us drove down to Sanson to attend the Anzac Day service this morning. The first part of the service was held by the War Memorial, and the band came marching towards us.
An elderly gentleman who seemed to have mobility problems stood and bravely played the Last Post - I spoke to him later and told him how wonderful it was to hear. Several wreaths were laid on the memorial then people were invited to add their poppies. The final part of the service was held indoors, followed by a very welcome cuppa and lovely morning tea.
One of the wreaths was from the "Woolly Blessings" so I was keen to find out a little about this group. Seems it is a group of ladies who meet weekly to knit and crochet in the local church hall, and I was very welcome to join them, they assured me. What a shame I'm not a local, they seem such a lovely friendly group of ladies. Their wreath was make from knitted poppies, and had the name of the group done in cross stitch. Well worth sharing with you all, I thought.
Made with love from the Woolly Blessings
Lest We Forget
6 comments:
It looks like a lovely service.
Beautiful knitted wreath honoring your fallen; so nice to see that remembrance celebration...
So often people forget the sacrifices made for us...Thanks for sharing...
hugs, Julierose
I have read a bit of this over the years and glad to see the heroes are still honored
Never forget those who laid their lives down for freedom and love of country.
Bless them one and all!
It sounds like it was a lovely day and a great tribute for those who have served. What a gorgeous wreath. Safe travels, Jenny.Hugs
How nice that you were able to attend and appreciate such a wonderful recognition of "those who gave." Such a beautiful tribute. Indeed, it seems that those Sanson knitters would be just your sort of people. Too bad you don't live closer. But I know you have a group of special friends who generously give. We bloom where we're planted, don't we?
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