A Memorial Service
was held today
at Pike River for
the 29 miners
who lost their lives.
Pike River mine
is in a tranquil location
in a rainforest
The New Zealand native fern
is our national symbol
it tells who we are.
It is also a symbol of
mourning.
Each miners family
had a "tribute table"
where they had placed
memories of their
loved one.
The ferns were placed
on each table also.
Each miners family
had a "tribute table"
where they had placed
memories of their
loved one.
The ferns were placed
on each table also.
Todays final tribute
was a haunting rendition of
'Going Home'
by a solitary piper.
May their souls Rest in Peace.
God bless them every one.....may they rest in peace....xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a very sad day for N.Z. my heart goes out to the many family & friends affected by this tragedy.
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Dianne
What a wonderful way to recognize the passing of each person. May they rest in peace. xox Corrine
ReplyDeleteShane, I've got
ReplyDeletechills. What a
lovely way to remember
these dear people.
May God welcome them
with open arms and
comfort those left
behind.
xx Suzanne
"To think that after death there is simply nothiong else, is like a person in one nation thinking that there are no people living on the other side of the boarder.." - author unknown
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping they all find peace and love on "the other side of the boarder"
XXOO
Colleen
What a lovely rememberance.
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace. So Tragic
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeletea lovely tribute - it is sad times and even more so when you have family affected
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute.
ReplyDeleteHow terribly sad for their families. Thank you for your lovely tribute to the 29 miners.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to all the families and Loved ones left behind...
ReplyDeletethe bagpipe was so beautiful...sniff...sniff
life can be so tragic sometimes
Take care my friend...BIG hugs from Virginia
oxo
Shane you paid them a wonderful tribute here. Your photos and words are so comforting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tragedy.
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