Henderson. —Treasured memories of our dear son, Rangitakina Waiheke Tureia, who was killed in action at Tabarca Gap, March 26, 1943.
Our days are covered o’er with grief,
And sorrows neither few nor brief.
Veil all in gloom; Left desolate of real good
Within this cheerless solitude
No pleasures bloom.
—Ever remembered by his parents.
Henderson. A sacred tribute to the memory of our dear brother L/Cpl. Rangi, who fell at Tabarca Gap, March 26th, .1943.
’Tis but a year, brother dear, Since, you departed for the land of the hereafter,
Though we’ll not see you on earth.
Memories of you will remain As fresh as the morning dew.
—Inserted by his sister Okeroa and brother William.
Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 6 July 2023 - ROLL OF HONOUR IN MEMORIAM.
GISBORNE HERALD, VOLUME LXXI, ISSUE 21363, 25 MARCH 1944, PAGE 1