We will remember

Just a little missive from me on ANZAC. Yes, we rose at 5am to make a coffee, get the right radio station, find the candle and raise the black and white NZ flag to half mast for it to be raised to the top after the Reveille.

From our front deck, all was peaceful with the birds chirping respectfully, various radio stations were tuned in for the ANZAC service from Wellington, and a random music station until National radio was found.

I could hear a lone bugle being played. Kids were skipping delightedly. Being up so early was a real treat!

The atmosphere was moist with dew but the sky developed into a fitting rosy pink hue just as all eyes were on The Point.

The lovely community of Ōmokoroa adorned their letterboxes, windows, and decks with ANZAC memorabilia.

The cairn soldier wore poppies and was surrounded by small crosses, the flag fluttered aloft and the large cross stood at its base.

Ōmokoroa Point School had placed the crosses in their front lawn. Well done Ōmokoroa.

Heather Reynolds, Ōmokoroa.