FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3611, 29 May 1923, Page 39

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.

IN SSEMORIAM

HAY. —In loving- memory of Robert, dearly beloved youngest son of William and Letitia Hay, Owaka (6th Reinforcements), who was killed in action in France on May 27, 1.317; aged 24 years 7 months. His welfare o’er, his battle fought, His victory won, though deadly bought, His fresh young life could not bo saved, He slumbers now in a soldiev’3 grave. For many years our family chain Was closely linked together; But, Oh! that chain is broken now, Our dear one gone forever. Too far away thy grave to see. But not too far to think of thee. —lnserted by his loving mother, father, sisters, brothers, and sisters-in-law, Owaka. HAY.—In loving memory of Robert, dearly beloved youngest son c-f William and Letitia Hay, Owaka (6th Reinforcements), who was killed in action in France on May 27, 1917; aged 24 years 7 months. ’Tis hard to break the tender cord, AA 7 hen love has bound cur hearts, ’Tis hard, so hard, bo speak the words: We for a time must part. Only a memory of bygone days, And a sigh for a face unseen: But- a comfort feeling that God alone Knows best what might have been. Oh! for the touch of a vanished hand And the sound of a voice that is still. —lnserted by his loving sister Letty and brother-in-law, C. Ashmore, and sister Bessie. HENDERSON. —In loving memory of 36616 Private David Crossan Henderson, who died in France on May- 28, 1918; aged 28 y-ears. He died that we might live in peace, He fought for freedom, not for fame; Yet on New Zealand’s roll of honour Stands inscribed our hero's name. —lnserted by his father, mother, sisters, and brothers (Stirling). LOUDEN.—Sergeant John Louden (Main Body), died cf sickness, 3rd Canadian Stationary Hospital, Boulogne, on May 28, 1918, only son of the late Tom Louden, Roxburgh.—lnserted by C. M‘M. MACLE-NNAN.—In loving memory of Lieutenant William Maclennan (Now Zealand Field Artillery, Main Body), who was killed while in action, “Somewhere in France,” on May 28, 1917, fifth so.u. of Jane and the late Kenneth Maclennan, North-East A T alley. Be still, ray soul; when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. brothers. WILSON.—In loving memory of our two boys—Thomas and John; killed in action in France —Thomas on May 28, 1916, and John, July 23, beloved sons of Mary Jane and the late David Wilson, Flag Swamp. Until the day dawns and the shadows flee away. —lnserted by their loving mother, sisters, and brothers. WILSON. —In loving memory of our dear Albert, who died of wounds in Franco on May 27, 1918. Deep in our hearts lies a picture Of a loved one laid to rest; In memory's frame we shall keep it, Because he was one of the best. —lnserted by his loved ones, Papatowai.