10/30/15

American tribute

This memorial gate stands at Queen Elizabeth Park at MacKay's Crossing near Wellington.



13 comments:

doodles n daydreams said...

The best sort of good fence.

Diana

TexWisGirl said...

lovely!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

They were very brave! The plaque makes me think about how far away you are firm your original home !

Ida said...

Very stately looking fence and what an important sacrifice they made.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

A very good entrance. Have a wonderful weekend.

Donna said...

Thanks for showing this plaque...a wonderful tribute. Veteran's Day is Nov. 11th so this is a fitting tribute for those who served and gave up their lives.

Anonymous said...

A grand entrance. Heart-warming plaque, I had no idea.

Breathtaking said...

Hello!:) A fine entrance gate, and fitting tribute to all those brave men.

Debbie said...

an awesome memorial, well earned and deserved!!!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, what a beautiful memorial and a lovely gate! Have a happy new week!

Taken For Granted said...

The Second World War brought together many democracies to defend against the Facist powers. Thanks for showing this unique piece of history.

A Colorful World said...

Oh, I just love that they commemorated the spot! Awesome!

NCSue said...

As a US citizen, it warms me to realize that those who lost their lives far from home are still remembered there.
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