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a vietnam commemoration - honouring veterans' and their familys' contribtution 	to New Zealand

SitRep November 2008 edition Download PDF version


The Tribute08 Journey

After the success of Tribute08 as an event of national significance, it is difficult to imagine that it could have been only .a cup of tea and a biscuit. get-together

By Ian Carson - 20/Nov/2008

Message from Tribute08 Patron Don McIver

Tribute08 has lifted a load off the shoulders of Vietnam Veterans

- 20/Nov/2008

.I don.t think I will ever see anything like it again.. Guv Grey.s experiences at Tribute08

With those words, one of the first New Zealand soldiers to serve in Vietnam summed up his experiences at Tribute08

- 20/Nov/2008

Ka Mate, Ka Ora

Theatre production Ka Mate, Ka Ora ran prior to and throughout the Tribute08 weekend, and was seen by veterans, family members and the public

- 20/Nov/2008

Tribute08 - A Beacon of Truth

Honouring veterans. and their families. contribution to New Zealand was the mission that motivated and inspired the Tribute08 team

- 20/Nov/2008

The .gifts. of Tribute08

Tribute08 was more than the culmination of a long and arduous journey . it also left the nation a legacy that will endure for many generations to come

By Ian Carson - 20/Nov/2008

Putting Wrong to Right

The New Zealand troops who went to Vietnam served their country with courage and ability

Hon Phil Goff, Minister of Defence - 20/Nov/2008

Tribute08 just the beginning

Tribute08 was a resounding success . in parts even magical

Robin Klitscher, RNZRSA National President - 20/Nov/2008

Support from Australia

It was a great honour and privilege to attend Tribute08 representing the Australian Government

Hon Alan Griffin, Minister for Veterans. Affairs - 20/Nov/2008

Exhibition: Tribute08 and Beyond

Vietnam: not just a 12 month tour, staged in the Academy Galleries during Tribute08, like the Vietnam Remembered exhibition associated with Parade .98, proved a hit with both veterans and their families as well as the general public

- 20/Nov/2008

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