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US Marines salute at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial on June 14, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. John Key welcomed US marines to Wellington today to mark the 70th anniversary of American World War II forces arrival to New Zealand in 1942.
msnbc.com reports: U.S. Marines salute at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial on June 14, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. Prime Minister John Key welcomed the Marines to Wellington Thursday to mark the 70th anniversary of American World War II forces arrival to New Zealand in 1942.
Fifty U.S. Marines and a 50-person Marine band are scheduled to spend three weeks in the country to participate in commemorative events, sunlive.co.nz reported in May.
"Together we will be remembering and honoring the sacrifices made during the Second World War,” Key said in a statement, the sunlive.co.nz reported.
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Roses and poppies rests on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
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Lest we forget.....
We will always appreciate what Americans did for us. And the USA can always rest assured it has solid friends Down Under. Thank you, America, for your sacrifices on our behalf, for continuing to defend democracy and protect freedom. God bless you guys in this crazy, messed up world!
With their nuke free zone, it wasn't too long ago when US Navy war ships were not welcome in NZ. Like most of our so called allies when the threat becomes real they draw near. With friends like them who needs enemies! Understand there will be a permanent US Marine Corps presence down under sometime next year. When will we learn!
Please let there never be another Hitler ....