Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Rookwood, Sydney War Cemetery, Cross of Sacrifice

The Sydney War Cemetery is located at Rookwood Necropolis, in the western suburb of Rookwood. The Cross of Sacrifice identifies British Commonwealth war cemeteries across the world, such as this one. The cemetery has the graves of service personnel who died during Word War 2, or soon after. 
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23 comments:

  1. HelsTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 00:17:00 GMT+10

    The entire area looks green and peaceful, perfect for mourning and reflection.

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  2. Lois EvensenTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 01:46:00 GMT+10

    A beautiful memorial. Here in the US there would be someone/s trying to get a cross removed. So sad that is happening here.

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  3. bjTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 01:51:00 GMT+10

    What a lovely place to rest.

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 02:18:00 GMT+10

    Lovely tribute memorial Jim.

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  5. Splendid Little StarsTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 03:37:00 GMT+10

    Wow! That is really awesome! a wonderful way and place to memorialize those who served so faithfully.

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  6. JulieTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 07:41:00 GMT+10

    I was out at Rookwood for 6 hours on Sunday, Jim. Such a wonderful area. I was right across the other side though in the Anglican Heritage area. But I do not drive, so Rookwood is a mighty challenge. I will return again tomorrow, after you link this with TT.

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  7. JimTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 08:32:00 GMT+10

    Julie, it's a massive place. Quite a challenge on foot.

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  8. UnknownTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 08:38:00 GMT+10

    Great post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  9. KBTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 08:59:00 GMT+10

    Great pic. I have pictures of the beach to share this week.

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  10. Kay L. DaviesTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 09:06:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful, peaceful spot, Jim. I'm partial to WWII cemeteries because my father served in the Canadian Army in Britain, and my parents had cousins who died in WWII.
    Thanks for this.
    K

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  11. eileeninmdTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 09:13:00 GMT+10

    It is a lovely war memorial. Beautiful shot!

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  12. Sylvia KTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 09:38:00 GMT+10

    A beautiful memorial, Jim! Wonderful capture for the day!

    Sylvia

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  13. VioletSkyTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 16:33:00 GMT+10

    Elegance comes to mind in describing this one.

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  14. Gemma WisemanTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 19:50:00 GMT+10

    So simply displayed and so elegant! The simple line creates a sense of hush - leaving no clutter except the space to respect something quite sacred. Lovely photo!

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  15. ArijaTuesday, 8 May 2012 at 21:07:00 GMT+10

    Nice shot. My mother lies in Rookwood as well.

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  16. Black Jack's CarolWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 04:13:00 GMT+10

    I like the simplicity of this memorial, appreciate the sacrifice of so many, but abhor that so many lives were cut short in their prime. I yearn for a day when there will be no more war.. anywhere.

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  17. DebWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 05:29:00 GMT+10

    The Cross of Sacrifice is a familiar sight in the war graves section of cemeteries in the UK too. They always look very dignified.

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  18. DianneWednesday, 9 May 2012 at 09:08:00 GMT+10

    that is a lovely scene
    the cross is magnificent and is surrounded with such beauty

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  19. CaTThursday, 10 May 2012 at 07:46:00 GMT+10

    its a pretty cross.
    the grass is so green, it seems almost fake.. :)

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  20. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Thursday, 10 May 2012 at 19:24:00 GMT+10

    On Anzac day, some guides and other women made little bouquets of flowers and place them on all the graves of the soldiers.

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  21. JulieThursday, 10 May 2012 at 20:21:00 GMT+10

    Following on from CaT's comment immediately prior to mine, I actually saw a double grave out at Rookwood last Sunday which DID have fake grass on it. Very wierd ...

    I have not seen this particular section of Rookwood yet, Jim. I have been to the Garden of Remembrance, but that is all plaques, no bodies.

    But Rookwood is a massive place ...

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  22. Herding CatsThursday, 10 May 2012 at 21:44:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful and peaceful looking place.

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  23. petter joeFriday, 8 June 2012 at 23:17:00 GMT+10

    Your writings are very good.Very interesting and informative article. Thanks for sharing.I like to read more article like this.Petter Joe

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