IN MEMORIAM

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 24879, 28 April 1944, Page 1

IN MEMORIAM

SELL, —In loving memory of our beloved oaly son and brother, John Leo iJum), who passed away a: Wanganui Hospital, April 2s, 1942; aged 2G year.-. No one knows our heartache, . Only those who have lost can tell, Of the grief that we bear in silence, For the one we loved so well. —lnserted by his ever-loving father, mother, sister Koia, and brother-in-law. Sam (overseas). ' BELL, —-In loving memory of irooper J. L- Bell (Juiri), who died April 28, 1942. Alwavs remembered. —Uncle, auntie and cousins, Pukeroro. BRADLEY,—Signalman R. M. Bradley, (Ron), who gave his life in Greece, April 28. 3941. Loved by all his fellowmcn. It is not the tears at the moment shod That tell of the heart that is torn. But the loneliness in after years And the sadness silently borne. CORIN.—In loving memory of my dear brother, Sergeant-Navigator Henry George {Fatty}. Corin, presumed killed. April 28. 1943. —Inserted by Billie Corin. Te Kuiti. GRIFFITHS. —In loving memory of Sergeant Ivor Griffiths, killed on air operations. April 13. 19 13. Nothing is forgotten of the joys that once we knew. I remember every hour I spent with ycu. But ia another world, perhaps we'll live it all again, Bringing back memories, half in pleasure, half in pain. —lnserted by his ever-loving sweetheart, M. Matheison. HOGAN. —In memory of our orother, Frank, killed in action at Greece, April 26, lf>4l. Always remembered. —Inserted by his brother and sister-in-law. Jack and Peggy, Whakatane. LAMB. —In loving memory of our only son and brother, Rob. wounded at Takrouna on April 21, and died April 28, 1913. In our garden of memories We walk with him each day. —Mum dad and Goidie, Paeroa. ■ LAMB.—A tribute to my nephew, Rob, who died of wounds in Tunisia, April 28, 1943. Beautiful memories.—Vera. LAMB, R. M.—ln fond memory of Rob, died of wounds, April 2S, 1943. Sadly missed. —lnserted by one of his many cobbers (Turua). ROSS. —In loving memory of my only child, Sergeant-Navigator Desmond Ray. R.N.Z.A..F.. reported lost in the Baltic Sea, April '2S, 1943. In our home there is a photo. To us more precious than gold. Tis the photo of my dearest son, Whose memory will never grow old. Loving and true in all his ways, Always ready to help one in need. Loving in thoughts and kind in deeds. We used to be so happy. Oh whv should it have to end. To live this life without you, Des, Is a li,fe of just pretend , —Always remembered by his loving dad. M. 11. Ross, Tauranga. ROSS.—In loving memory of my dear foster son. Desmond Ray (Sergeant-Navigator S.N.Z.A.F.I, reported lost in the Baltic Sea. April 28. 1943. I have lost my life's companion, \ life linked with my own; No* one knows the silent heartache. 4s I walk through life alone. To have, to love and then to part Is the saddest story of a human heart. F. M. Norman. Tauranga ROSS, Set. Navigator Desmond. —Missing on air operations April 28, 1943. Lovingly remembered. —Grandma and Uncle \\al«. ROSS, Sgt. Navigator Desmond. —Missing on air operations April 2S. 1943. —Ever remembered by Auntie Jo and Ken. ROSS, Sgt. Navigator Desmond. —Missing on air operations April 28, 1943. Always in our ihoughts.—Auntie Nita and Lncle Bert. RUSH. —In' proud and loving memory of my darling husband. Private. Howard, died of wounds, April 2S. 19*43, Middle Fast Forces. Far away my darling lies. 2so otie he loved was by his side, To hear his last faint sigh. Friends may think I have forgotten When they sometimes see my smile. But little' do they know The heartache and tears that smile hides. His heart was good, his spirit .brave. Bis resting-place a hero's grave. —Ever remembered by his sorrowing wife Gladys. Auckland. RUSH.—Proud and loving memory of our dear son Howard, died of wounds received at Takrouna, April 28, 1943. Buried at Tripoli Cemetery: aged 28 years. Deep within our aching hearts, where none but we might: see. Is a picture of our. Howard, who was so dear to us. In a frame are a million memories, each one a priceless gem. Of ail those erand sweet yesterdays when he was here with us. I was not there to hold him close or whisper words of love, But unseen' by this world he stands by our side And whispers "God bless you, death cannot divide There is someone who misses you, Howard. ■■ And finds the time long since you went; There is someone who thinks of you always. But tries to be brave and content Lins cannot speak how we miss you Oar hearts cannot tell what to says God only knows how we miss you. As we journey along life's way We hope when the shadows deepen^ And our call comes down the line You will - toe first to meet us. Darling, dear Howard, of mine. Loved in life, treasured in death, A beautiful memory is all we have left. —Sadly missed by his loving mother and father. Puke Road. Paeroa. RUSH.—In memory of my dear brother. Howard, died of wounds April 28, 1913 He sleeps beside his comrades, In a grave to us tfnknown. But. his name is written in letters of gold On the hearts he left at home. by his loving sister Ettie. RUSH. -In loving memory of our dear brother. Howard, died of wounds in Tunisia. April 28, 19.13. We will always remember you smiling, In our tenderest memories of yon; All alone how we try to keep smiling, In the way that you asked us to do. If ever you need us as we're needing you, We shall hear if you whisper our names We will always remember you smiling. You'll be smiling when we meet again. —lnserted by his loving sister and brother. Edna and Bill Woofe. RUSH.—In loving memory of our dearlyloved and only brother. John Howard (Howdie), died of wound in Middle East, April 2?. 1913. Duty called him and he was there To do his bit and take his share; His heart was good, his spirit brave. His resting-place a hero's grave. —lnserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law. Myrtle and Bert. Coromandel. RUSH.—Treasured memories of our loving brother and uncle, John Howard, died of wounds, Tripoli. April 28, 1943. Dearer to memory than words can tell, Is the brother we lost and loved so well; Kind and unselfish, a. brother so true. Our dearest possessions are memories of you. —Always remembered by his loving sister, .Bertha, brother-in-law, George, and nephew, Lynton Sherry. RUSH.—In loving memory of our dear brother. Howard, died of wounds on April 28, 1943, We think of iritn in silence, We often speak his name, What would be do to clasp his hand. And see his smile again. —lnserted by his sister and brother-in-law, Ada and Frank Hand ley. RUSH.—In loving memory of Howard, who died of wounds April 28, 1943, Middle East Forres. One of the dearest, one of the best, « God in his mercy took him to rest; 'lis sad, but true, I know not why. The best are always the first to die. _ -—Ever remembered by his mother-iri-law. New Plymouth. RUSH.—In loving memory of Howard, who died of wounds. April 28, 1943, Middle East Forres. Happy and smiling, always content, Loved and respected wherever he went; Always thoughtful, always kind, A beautiful memory left behind. -—Ever remembered by Grace, Kathleen and Valerie, New Plymouth. RUSH.—In loving memory of Howard, killed in action April 28, 1913. His duty nobly done. —Inserted by Uncle Bert and Ida. RUSH In loving memory of Howard, died of wounds. April 28, 1943, Middle East Forces. A tender link of memory. Is Wrought to us this day; Sincere thoughts of you, dear Howard. That wil! never f;uie away. Ever , remembered by Adelaide, uncle of John. Brian and Joan, Napier. RUSH.—In loving memory of Private John Howard Rush, died of wounds overseas," April 28, 1943. Died saving others.— Inserted by auntie and uncle, and cousins, E. and A. Millar, Ohakune. RUSH.—In loving memory of Howfjrd, who died of wounds April 28, 1913, Middle East Forces. Loved in life, treasured in death, A beautiful memory is a;! we have left. —Ever remembered by Myrtle, Potter, and nnrle of Edgar and Ngaere, Gisborne. RUSH.—In proud and loving memory of dear Howard, died of wounds April 28. 1943; acred 28 years. He had a nature you couldn't help loving, A heart that was purer than gold; To those who knew and loved him, His memory will never grow old. Be bade no one a last farewell. He said good-bye to none; The heavenly crates just opened, And a gentle voice said "Come." —lnserted by Auntie Mary and Uncle Jim. RUSH, Howard.—Died of wounds, overseas, April 28, 1943. The greatest sacrifice of all.—lnserted by his loving Auntie Queenie and cousins, Auckland.