There are lots of plots with ornaments in Waikumete Cemetery but a small, lonely looking, dog — seen while I was walking the dog — made me wonder about the story behind these graves. it wasn’t new, but appeared less weathered than the grave it was minding. A small sign at its feet just said “Welcome”. Jane was born May 17 1944 and died on January 11 1945. Twin sister Susan in the grave beside just a few days later on January 19 1945. No family name or other details. I wonder about tragedy behind these brief lives and the... Read more →
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