FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE

Southland Times, Issue 25565, 8 January 1945, Page 4

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE

BRYAN. —In loving memory of our beloved son, John, killed in action in Italy, January 8, 1944. Buried in the Sangro River Cemetery. It seems but a day since he bade us goodbye, His heart full of hope, and his spirit so high; How little we thought when he left us that day, The grim hand of death would soon tear him away. So gentle and kind, how we miss his dear face, Now we know that on earth we can ne’er fill his place; Though asleep in the Saviour, where grief is unknown, In sorrow and tears are his loved ones at home. —lnserted by his loving mother and father, Matuku, Mossburn. BRYAN.—In loving memory of our beloved brother, John, killed in action in Italy, January 8, 1944. A beautiful memory left behind, Of a loving brother, good and kind; His happy smile and loving ways Will linger with us all our days. A lonely grave in a far-off land, A grave we may never -see; But while life and memory last, dear John, We will remember thee. —lnserted by his loving sisters, Doris and Mary. BRYAN.—In loving memory of Private Arthur John, killed in action in Italy on January 8, 1944; aged 21 years. Short and sudden was the call, Of him so dearly loved by all. His memory is as dear today. As in the hour he passed away. —lnserted by Nellie, Henry, Fay, Rex, Betty and wee Bennie, Orawia. BRYAN.—In loving memory of our dear nephew, Arthur John, No. 447040, aged 21 years, who was killed in action in Italy on January 8, 1944. Beautiful memories left behind. Of a loving nephew, good and kind; A cheery smile, a heart of gold, A better boy the world could not hold. —lnserted by his loving aunty and uncle, Eva and Bill. BRYAN. —In loving memory of No. 447040 Pte. A. J. Bryan, killed in action in Italy on January 8, 1944. He gave his life, so we might live. —lnserted by Gladys. BRYAN. —In loving remembrance of our dear cousin, Arthur John Bryan (Mossburn), killed in action in Italy, January 8, 1944. Passing years can never change Our thoughts of you, so dear; Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps you near. —lnserted by his loving cousins, May, Doug. and Margaret. Invercargill,