Dunedin Society Reunion, 16^th July 2006

National Memorial Arboretum (NMA)

Programme 

1100: Arrival/registration in conference hall, NMA

optional: attendance at daily (ten minute) NMA remembrance service for lost souls since World War I 

1145: Dunedin Society Presentations plus Q&A with survivors/veterans in conference hall 

1245: Lunch (available to be bought in NMA café or you are welcome to bring your own packed lunches) 

1400: Wreath-laying service at Dunedin Memorial in the grounds of the NMA - five minute walk from conference hall

(please feel free to bring your own wreathes for the service) 

1445: Return to conference hall for further discussions/questions 

1530: Wrap-up and disperse 

(The NMA remains open until 5.00pm for those who wish to stay a little longer)

                                             WREATH LAYING SERVICE

                                         AT THE HMS DUNEDIN MEMORIAL

                                    THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM

                                               SUNDAY 16^th. JULY 2006

                                             The Welcome 

We gather here today at this Memorial in lasting memory of those who served in HMS Dunedin, especially those who lost their lives on active service. Let us remember the families and friends of those who served in her and had to bear the loss of their loved ones. Let recall the deed and example of those who have been instrumental in guarding our nation. In their name we dedicate ourselves to their noble cause. Reverently and gratefully, we will remember them.            

All: We will remember them.                                                                      

                                                         Prayers

                                                    The Naval Prayer

 All: O’Eternal Lord God, who alone spreadest out the heavens and rulest the raging of the sea; who hast compassed the waters with bounds until the day and night come to an end: Be pleased to receive into thy almighty and most gracious protection the persons of us thy servants and the Fleet in which we served. Preserve them from the dangers of the sea and of the air and from the violence of the enemy; That they may be a safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth, and her Dominions, and that the security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions; and that the inhabitants of our Island and Commonwealth may in peace and quietness serve thee our God; and that they may return in safety to enjoy the blessings of this land, with the fruits of their labour and with a thankful remembrance of thy mercies to praise and glorify thy Holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.     Amen.

                                                    The Exhortation

    “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them, nor shall the                        years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning

We shall remember them” 

                                                 All: We shall remember them

                                                       THE LAST POST

                                            2 Minutes Silence will be Observed

                                                            REVEILLE                                                                                                                                             

                                                      The Kohima Epitaph

 “When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today” 

Response:   “We will not break faith with you”

                               WREATH LAYING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE                                                                                                                                                                                              

                                                                 The Lord’s Prayer 

                        All:                      Our Father, which are in Heaven,

                                                           Hallowed be thy Name,

                                                             Thy Kingdom come,

                                                 Thy will be done in ear as it is in heaven.

                                                              Give us our daily bread;

                                                              And forgive us our trespasses,

                                                    As we forgive them that trespass against us;

                                                            And lead us not into temptation,

                                                                    But deliver us from evil,

                                               For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory,

                                                                 For ever and ever.        Amen.

                                                      Act of Remembrance 

Before we depart let us remember before God, and commend to his sure keeping, those who have died for their country in war and peace; those whom we knew, those precious memories we treasure, and all who lived and died in the service of their country and mankind.    Amen.

                                                    We will Remember them.

This concludes the Service. Please join us again in the conference hall.