A new memorial for the Gardners

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I've just received notification form the stone masons that they should be ready to lay a new stone on Alan's burial plot in memory of his wife Nora in the next week or two.

Its taken over a year and a half to get this far, despite having full support from both the Gardner and Blyth family.
A full faculty was required. The first application was lost, the second refused due to the wording (apparently the Zulu war is not a politically correct conflict to be remembered) but the third one was granted.

The memorial will be to his remarkable wife Nora Beatrice Gardner (nee Blyth) who has never had a stone but will contain Alan's details as well as mentioning his service in South Africa. The words 'Isandlwana, Hlobane and Kambula' will all be on there and will tie in his headstone with the campaign.
I'll keep you updated.

Kate Very Happy

Subject: Re: A new memorial for the Gardners Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:04 pm

Well done Kate, Im fully aware of exactly what this means to you. agree

Subject: Re: A new memorial for the Gardners Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:15 pm

Kate,

Well done!

Please keep me in the loop and I will endeavour to have some Zulu representatives present when it goes ahead.

JY

Subject: A new Memorial for the Gardners Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:42 pm

Well done Kate , excellent work that woman ! . '' Keep Sweatin '' !
90th Very Happy

Guest

Thanks chaps.
The process has certainly been a real schlepp with lots of uncertainty and frustration.

The problem now Gary in this hot weather is the soil...
..theres no moisture in it, ....
Very Happy

Subject: A new memorial for the Gardners Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:36 pm

Hi Kate
Yes Kate ....'' nothing to hold one in their grave ''
90th Very Happy

Subject: Re: A new memorial for the Gardners Tue Jul 24, 2018 12:25 pm

Excellent work Kate. Will try to visit soon to complete my set of 'survivors'. Also, very funny posts, you should start a double act with Gary!
Regards
Lindsay

Subject: A new memorial for the Gardners Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:41 pm

Lindsay you should hear and see us over in SA , Ian K dreads it when we both book his trips ! .
90th Very Happy

Subject: Re: A new memorial for the Gardners Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:04 pm

The following are posted on Kate’s behalf.

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Guest

Thanks John for posting these up
Kate Very Happy

Subject: Re: A new memorial for the Gardners Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:42 pm

No problem.

JY

Subject: A new memorial for the Gardners Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:38 am

Thanks Kate and JY for sending and sharing , excellent work
90th Very Happy

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