Richmond Road School, in Ponsonby, Auckland, has a wonderfully large Roll of Honour made of polished oak. It contains the names of men who attended the school who died during World War 1. It was very moving to see Uncle George Keymer's name high up on the board. Just as I spotted it, three little junior girls walked by and stopped in front of the memorial. They were talking about the names and supposing they were there because they had died in the war. The girls didn't know which war it was so explained what the memorial is for and the reason why I came to see it. The girls were very intrigued and started to read the names on the board. I hope more students from Richmond Road School will take the time to learn the stories behind the names.
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Richmond Road School's Roll of Honour is made of polished oak
and hangs proudly in a busy corridor.
(Photo by K Bland) |
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George Keymer's name is listed on the Roll of Honour.
(Photo by K Bland) |
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Richmond Road School's Roll of Honour lists more
than 200 former students who died in World War 1.
(Photo by K Bland) |
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