tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post6188728968691252284..comments2024-03-29T15:50:48.985+11:00Comments on Sydney - City and Suburbs: Rookwood, Sydney War Cemetery, Cross of SacrificeJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16361781616939928650noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-3917880551550087152012-06-08T23:17:34.610+10:002012-06-08T23:17:34.610+10:00Your writings are very good.Very interesting and i...Your writings are very good.Very interesting and informative article. Thanks for sharing.I like to read more article like this.<a href="http://travelinsurancequotess.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Petter Joe</a>petter joehttp://travelinsurancequotess.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-45981818959155878822012-05-10T21:44:07.128+10:002012-05-10T21:44:07.128+10:00What a beautiful and peaceful looking place.What a beautiful and peaceful looking place.Herding Catshttp://seathreepeeo.blogspot.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-67343551732287420772012-05-10T20:21:18.425+10:002012-05-10T20:21:18.425+10:00Following on from CaT's comment immediately pr...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 ... <br /><br />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.<br /><br />But Rookwood is a massive place ...Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-70756620020637352932012-05-10T19:24:37.737+10:002012-05-10T19:24:37.737+10:00On Anzac day, some guides and other women made lit...On Anzac day, some guides and other women made little bouquets of flowers and place them on all the graves of the soldiers.Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-30271396132458058922012-05-10T07:46:39.775+10:002012-05-10T07:46:39.775+10:00its a pretty cross.
the grass is so green, it seem...its a pretty cross.<br />the grass is so green, it seems almost fake.. :)CaThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448120621150624576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-42731771166214243852012-05-09T09:08:29.807+10:002012-05-09T09:08:29.807+10:00that is a lovely scene
the cross is magnificent an...that is a lovely scene<br />the cross is magnificent and is surrounded with such beautyDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-50954899397236297302012-05-09T05:29:03.813+10:002012-05-09T05:29:03.813+10:00The Cross of Sacrifice is a familiar sight in the ...The Cross of Sacrifice is a familiar sight in the war graves section of cemeteries in the UK too. They always look very dignified.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093410113028503578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-74123657264672611262012-05-09T04:13:13.585+10:002012-05-09T04:13:13.585+10:00I like the simplicity of this memorial, appreciate...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.Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-44052338215776162842012-05-08T21:07:04.129+10:002012-05-08T21:07:04.129+10:00Nice shot. My mother lies in Rookwood as well.Nice shot. My mother lies in Rookwood as well.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-66933159417307641382012-05-08T19:50:18.153+10:002012-05-08T19:50:18.153+10:00So simply displayed and so elegant! The simple lin...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!Gemma Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466540188839321484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-42829526281182682032012-05-08T16:33:24.216+10:002012-05-08T16:33:24.216+10:00Elegance comes to mind in describing this one.Elegance comes to mind in describing this one.VioletSkyhttp://violetsky-wwwblogger.blogspot.ca/2012/05/grave-post-19.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-6433069380619956032012-05-08T09:38:02.342+10:002012-05-08T09:38:02.342+10:00A beautiful memorial, Jim! Wonderful capture for t...A beautiful memorial, Jim! Wonderful capture for the day!<br /><br />SylviaSylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-36331360391510404312012-05-08T09:13:04.825+10:002012-05-08T09:13:04.825+10:00It is a lovely war memorial. Beautiful shot!It is a lovely war memorial. Beautiful shot!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-54558458407558616972012-05-08T09:06:47.855+10:002012-05-08T09:06:47.855+10:00What a beautiful, peaceful spot, Jim. I'm part...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.<br />Thanks for this.<br />KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-67368089390408578582012-05-08T08:59:35.341+10:002012-05-08T08:59:35.341+10:00Great pic. I have pictures of the beach to share t...Great pic. I have pictures of the beach to share this week.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621937316200868307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-83334418036368520832012-05-08T08:38:54.348+10:002012-05-08T08:38:54.348+10:00Great post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River...Great post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-6434640168843090652012-05-08T08:32:04.243+10:002012-05-08T08:32:04.243+10:00Julie, it's a massive place. Quite a challenge...Julie, it's a massive place. Quite a challenge on foot.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361781616939928650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-78584792961309987062012-05-08T07:41:03.214+10:002012-05-08T07:41:03.214+10:00I was out at Rookwood for 6 hours on Sunday, Jim. ...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.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-89637274316317288692012-05-08T03:37:55.143+10:002012-05-08T03:37:55.143+10:00Wow! That is really awesome! a wonderful way and ...Wow! That is really awesome! a wonderful way and place to memorialize those who served so faithfully.Splendid Little Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732090154244573323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-31061264490767750092012-05-08T02:18:58.134+10:002012-05-08T02:18:58.134+10:00Lovely tribute memorial Jim.Lovely tribute memorial Jim.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-22125313192811405732012-05-08T01:51:54.901+10:002012-05-08T01:51:54.901+10:00What a lovely place to rest.What a lovely place to rest.bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-64035259758031696892012-05-08T01:46:15.623+10:002012-05-08T01:46:15.623+10:00A beautiful memorial. Here in the US there would ...A beautiful memorial. Here in the US there would be someone/s trying to get a cross removed. So sad that is happening here.Lois Evensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34645388.post-2429369619386350602012-05-08T00:17:32.018+10:002012-05-08T00:17:32.018+10:00The entire area looks green and peaceful, perfect ...The entire area looks green and peaceful, perfect for mourning and reflection.Helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.com