White crosses

White crosses

6 November 2024

"In Remembrance Park (the Avon River Precinct near the bridge), a field of crosses has been laid out by Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers to recognise the 4,500 Christchurch service people who died in World War One. Veterans are encouraged to join the parade. (information from The Bridge of Remembrance turns 100 in The Star)"

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