Yesterday morning a service was held to re-dedicate the War Memorial Plaque held at the Warkworth War Memorial Library. The plaque is an honour roll of Warkworth soldiers killed in World War One and World War Two. It is an important part of Warkworth’s history and contains the names of 34 local soldiers. For nearly 50 years the plaque has been part of the local library. It was first installed in the Warkworth War Memorial library built in 1960. In 1994, more space was needed to accommodate the library and the War Memorial library was moved to its current location at Baxter Street.
The plaque has recently been refurbished with the assistance of Mr Kay Sutcliffe of the RSA and help from local businesses. Matakana Sawmill donated the macrocarpa timber for the plaque, Signs by Two Brothers refurbished the sign and Clear Coatings provided a gloss finish.
Thank you to those attending, the band, library staff and volunteers who helped to bring the day to fruition. Thank you to the members of the community who donated their time, materials and skills to produce the magnificant plaque and most importantly the members of the community who had the foresight to build the Warkworth War Memorial Library as a living monument for the inspiration and wellbeing of future generations.
Communities will be honouring the brave men and women who fought and died for us this Saturday in ceremonies to commemorate ANZAC day. Every town throughout New Zealand has built icons to remember the war - such as gates, cenotaphs, plaques, the Auckland War Memorial Museum, the wharenui at Te Kaha on the East Coast, and libraries such as our very own Warkworth War Memorial Library. It is a time to also remember members of our community who are currently serving overseas in peace-keeping forces.
We will remember them.
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