Eruera Te Whiti o Rongomai Love's grave

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The Evening Post Monday 12 July 1943 LOVE.—In. proud, honoured, and sacred memory of his Paramount Highness, The Makea Consort, Rangi Makea Rio, of Rarotonga. Cook Islands (Lieut.-Colonel E. T. W. Love), of the 28th Maori Battalion; died of wounds, Western Desert, Egypt, July 1, 1942. Keep smiling, darling. was your last message. Through the long weary year I did. They think I care not. Yet, each day and night with tears in my heart, I whisper to the winds, Mizpah. For I know, God will watch over you and me, When we are apart. Some day, somewhere, dearest we will meet. I shall still be smiling. Inserted by his loving wife, Makea Nui Takau Ariki, and daughters, Mokoroa Rio, Ina-Nui, Veia Atua, Myra.  LOVE, E. T. W., Lieut.-Colonel.—ln loving memory of our son and brother, Tiwi, who died while doing his duty. Takoto mai e Tama i Roto O I hipa Kei mua koe ia matou I te Ao i te Po. Father and mother and Rangi. LOVE. —In proud and loving memory of my daddy, Lieut.-Colonel E. Te W. Love, O.C. 28th  Maori Battalion. I loved you dearly, sadly I miss you,  As it dawns this first, sad year. Inserted by his little daughter, Myra. LOVE.—A tribute of love to the memory of Lieut-Colonel Edward Te Whiti Love. O.C. 28th Maori Battalion; died of wounds, El Alamein, July 12, 1942. For God, for King, and for Country. Inserted by his sister, brother-in-law, and . niece, Hana, George, and Ripeka Te Waari. LOVE.—A tribute of love to the memory of Lieut.-Colonel E. Te W. Love, died of wounds received in action at El Alamein, July 12, 1942. God make us worthy of the deeds Of he who sleeps within the tomb. Inserted by hia cousin Jim and E. Wilson and family, Waihou Valley, Okaihau, North Auckland. LOVE, E. T. W. Lieut.-Co!onel. -In loving memory of our dear uncle, Tiwi, who died of wounds in Egypt, July 12, 1942. Come unto Me all ye who are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Inserted by Ava, Poko, Ria, and Tutini. LOVE, E. T. W., Lieut.-Colonel.—ln loving memory of our dear brother, Tiwi, who died of wounds in Egypt, July 12, 1942. He gave his all So the world won't fall. Inserted by Mat and Takiri. 'New Zealand Roll of Honour - In Memoriam’. The Evening Post, 12 July 1943 URL: http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz