IN MEMORIAM

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24768, 16 December 1943, Page 1

IN MEMORIAM

nOTICA. —In loving memory of our dear Pie Andrew Leslie, 3rd Echelon, but ift later with the Fourth Reinforcement and a- killed in action in Libya on December 1941; a K etl years. The dearest son the world con Id hold. \ cherry smile, a heart of gold; To those who knew him all will know Just what we lost two years ago. u-Loved and ever remembered by his -nfher and father. BOTICA.— In sweet remembrance of my jorline brother, Andrew Leslie Botica, retried killed in action. December 16. 1911; Kwl 21 years. Ti»\,r> within my aching heart, where none but peß 'l might see, . a picture of my brother, who was bo dear to me; . T a frairio are a million memories, each one a priceless gem, ... , nf all those grand sweet yesterdays when he was here with me. t was not there to hold him close or whisper words of love, But, unseen by this world, he stands by my "God bless you, death cannot —Ever 6 remembered by his loving sister, Ci BOTICA. —In loving memory of my dear whpr Andrew Leslie, killed in action on Teceraber 16, 1941, at Libya. Duty called him, he was there To do bis bit and take his share; His heart was good, his spirit brave. His resting-place a hero's grave. —Always remembered by his brother, John. BOTICA. —In loving memory of onr dear renhew Andrew Leslie, killed in action. December 16. 1941. Loving memories, fond and true. Will remain, dear Andrew, of you. —lnsertc-' by Maidie, Steve and Reggie. BOTICA. —In loving memory of our dear .-drew killed in action. December 16. 1941'. r'rc.itpr' love hath no man than he who giveth his life for his friends.—lnserted by GrandSad Uncle and Anntie Phillips. BOTICV —In proud and loving memory of onr dear nephew, Andrew Leslie, killed in Tjhva, 1941- —Inserted by Uncle Frank, Aunt Olive and two cousins. Kruzo and John Yiikich. Kaikohe BOTICA. —Andrew Leslie, killed in action December 16, 1941. Whatever else we fail to do, T n loving thoughts we think of you flod will link the broken chain When, one by one. we meet again. —lnserted by Uncle Jack and Aunt Ivy Kosovich. Kaikohe. BOTICA. —In fondest memory of onr dear mhher Andy, killed in action on December ifi 1941 Libya.—Ever remembered by his ngifl (overseas). *rurNS.—ln memory of my dearly-loved (Mi Flight-Lieut. T. R. R. (Roy) Burns, accidentally killed December 16, 1918, only Kin of the late Thomas Bums, of Pirongia. rUrlv loved; sadly missed.—lnserted by his lovfntr mother. M. H Carr. CROWH U RST. —In prond and loving memorv of our pal. Sgt.-Pilot _S. V. (SarcO frowhurst, killed on air operations, overseas, December 12, 15)41. For ever in our thoughts.—Uncle George. Aunty Thelma, Bruce, Clair and Noeline. FRANKLIN. —In fond and loving memory rf our dearlv-loved twin son, Sergeant-Pilot, Beniamin Allan Franklin, killed on active service in England. December 16, 1942. He gave his life, it was his all. Thai freedom still might live; No greater gift, no greater love. Has anyone to give. His heart was good, his spirit brave. His resting place a hero's grave —Alwavs to be remembered with pride by kis loving" mother and father. Mr. and Mrs. p Franklin. . , FRANKLIN. —In loving memory of my darling brother, Sergeant-Pilot Benjamin Allan, killed on active service. December 16. 2942. The nation began to rally her men. One of the first to enlist was our Ben. And then when God called him The race had been run, He heard the words of his Master. Thv work well done. —Always remembered by his only sister, Kathleen. . , FRANKLtN. —In loving memory of my t*in brother, Sergeant-Pilot Benjamin Allan Franklin (Ben), R.N.Z.A.F.. killed on active ttrvice in England. December 16, 1942. Beautiful memories, cherished for ever. Of happy days we spent together: Silent thoughts bring many a tear. Of one I miss and love so dear. To love, to have, and then to part. Is the saddest story of the human heart. —Ever remembered by his twin-brother, Robert,. R.N.Z.A.F.. overseas. FRANKLIN.—In loving memory of onr brother, ■ Sergeant-Pilot Benjamin Allan Franklin, who paid the snpreme sacrifice on December 16, 1942. Ben answered his country's call, He lav down his pen for a pair of wings, And then he lay down his life; It was his all that freedom might still live. So greater love, no greater gift, has anyone to give ... When peace once more has blessed this warring world, ... When the Empire builds her ramparts up anew, Forever in mind of men will be That glorious memory of that valiant few —-Inserted by Sgt. J. Franklin, R.N.Z.A.F., led Sub-Lieut. (A) G. A. Franklin, overseas. FRANKLIN.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Sergeant-Pilot Benjamin Allan, killed on active service December 16. 1942. Gone from us that smiling face. Those kind and loving ways; The heart that won so many friends In happy bygone days. —Remembered always by Douglas and Doreen. FRANKLIN.—In fond and loving memory of onr friend, Benjamin Franklin, killed on active service, December 16, 1942. Loved by ill who knew him.—Ever remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Girlincr and family. FRANKLIN.—In loving memory of Sgt.Pilot Benjamin A. Franklin, killed in aircraft accident in England, December 16. IW2.—Remembered always by Queeme. HARDY.—A tribute of love to the memory ol my dear son, Maurice Reginald, Cpl., Ist Echelon, killed in action December 16..194Greater love hath no man than this. Only good-night, dear, not farewell —Mother. , T . IRAIA, Te Whata.— He toa no te Hokowhitu a Tu-Mata-Uenga. In fond and loving memory of my dear kid brother. Wally, killed inaction, Gazaia, Libya. December 16, 1941. His duty nobly done, he sleeps the sleep of the brave, together with his illustrious comrades, on the battlefield, far from his native land. , ~ —For ever remembered. 16/96"' brother. Dave. . IRAIA, Te Whata.—Treasured memories of »)'brother, Wallv, killed in action El Gazala, December 16, 1941. „ O'er the burning plains of Egypt, Under the Libyan skies. Oar thoughts often wander, To where our dear one lies. Kim pau te rua tau e tama 0 tou wehenga ia inatou, Haere ki nga tupuna, ki nga matua X* te ariki koe i homai, ano koe I tango atu, Okioki i runga ite rangirnarie. —Ever remembered by his brother, Howard. KAIRE, Corporal Henry—ln loving mem- « 7 of my dear daddy, killed in action in "bya, December 16, 1941. He sleeps his long last sleep. On Egypt's shell-torn faceHe is a credit to our country. One of a fearless race. —lnserted bv his loving daughter Rani. . KAIRE, M. H.—ln loving memory of onr war son and brother, Henry, killed in action December 16. 1941. His duty nobly done.— lps-erted by his loving mother, brother and sisters. KAIRE.— Fondest memories of our dear Bephew and cousin. Corporal Moses, killed in •etion in Libya two years ago to-day. jJcep in our hearts a memory is kept. Of ours we have lost, but will never forget, bleep on dear Moses, rest in peace. —;Ever remembered. Uncle Dave and ii 1 ??' Mareretu. ..KAIRE, Corporal Henry, killed in action, woya. December 16, 1911. In a foreign land he died. But he did not die in vain; He sleeps in the Western Desert. In an honoured soldier's grave. "-Ever remembered by Waima. .Mcdonald, Captain Robert Henry. r-L, of Thames.—ln memory of our dear into ' departed this life December 16. ■"''"• Ever remembered. « life of beauty and of loveliness, memory of his life will always shine, As a light in the darkness. A light that will never grow dim. -"-inserted by his loving sister, brothers »M nephews. .MARTIN—In loving memory of my dear Josband, Ray, and darling daddy of little wmond, died of wounds in Libya. Decem®V 0 ' 19n - not ask me if I miss him ; . He was always so loving, kind and true; lo live in this world without you, dear Ray, Is a life of just pretend. ta r. bacl| y missed by his loving wife, MarA; and little Raymond, Kopakl. MARTIN.—In sorrowful memories of loved S" and brother, Ray, died of wounds in Matruh, 1941. Loved, remembered, St? ' ( ? r always.—lnserted by his mother, u,I- s j s ters and brothers. MOEKE.—Treasured memories of onr tn!i t S anc ' cousins Sam Moeke, Sam Bluett »erry Riini killed in action December T ®nd ie, 1941. to rest on a foreign strand £,"O their comrades of that gallant band, iney tarried not at the Empire's call. il] ey fought their fight and gave their all -j? K - Lp , „ J - Ver rememt,eretl uh Spadie Jf.OEKE.fondest memories of Sam tilled'ln action, December 16, 1941. the sands of the desert grow cold, its infinite numbers are told, T„ ~ m ®mory will linger forever ij l the hearts that you left at home, fl'sra hoi a kore rawa e mutu e, tr aroha iahau e, t-f. langi kau atu, ki runea o lliipa e, 'l®, awhi ito tinana, aue, aue, enga hoia e. sorrowing friends, Moana and Tom