Guardian angel

The story of the hard-working volunteer caring for Thames’ historic cemeteries (Waikato Times, August 25) is a heartwarming tale of what one person can achieve when motivated.

I have met Mr Pearce twice on site at Tararu Cemetery and can attest to his friendly nature and the fine work he has done there. Over the years he has corresponded with people from throughout the world, answering their questions about family plots, and he has been invited along to numerous gravesite gatherings of far-flung relatives at