Lighting of the Lamp of Remembrance

An historic event occurred on Sunday 15 October. Brigadier Rose King, Deputy Chief of Army, on behalf of Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin Short, illuminated the Lamp of Remembrance for the very first time. The Lamp honours all current and retired members of the New Zealand Defence Force from the Navy, Air Force and Army. From now on it will be lit 365 days of the year, in perpetuity.

It also honours the collective pledge we have made through the Art of Remembrance project: that St David’s would continue as a living memorial. 2023 marks the 96th year of the Sappers’ Memorial Parade at St David’s.

We thank our distinguished guests, the musicians, and all those who were able to attend. Together, we will remember them.
[image credit: Jessica Chloe Photography]