Lest we forget. Poignant words that mean so much to all New Zealanders. 

Auckland, 27 April 2016 - So why then were 5 wheelchair bound servicemen  from World War Two not allowed to march in the dawn parade at the Auckland War Memorial Cenotaph on Monday.

Because they were in wheelchairs and would "slow the march down" according a report in the NZHerald this morning.  The organisors also commented  that health and safety was an issue - hope they are not hiding behind the new H&S law to try and justify their decision.  

Come on, whoever is responsible for this decision has got it wrong these guys will not be with us for much longer and deserve to be included in the march, not just placed at the Centotaph, on the very day that celebrates the sacrifice they and those who didn't return made all those years ago.   Do we have to go so fast that we leave behind, or in this case don't include, the very people we gather to respect each year.   To sacrifice a small amount of time in a case like this is not to much to ask, is it?

If you missed the Herald article you can read it here

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