Teach Kids The Value Of Memorials - Gudgeon
New Zealand First veterans’ affairs spokesperson Bill Gudgeon says young people need to be taught the significance and
value of war memorials so that national monuments like the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior are not defaced.
Mr Gudgeon’s comments follow reports that skateboarders have damaged the cover and surrounds of the unknown warrior’s
tomb.
“The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior is a focus of remembrance and a symbol for future generations of the sacrifice made by
New Zealand servicemen and women in overseas wars.
“These people helped shape the country we live in today.
“If young people were made aware of how important memorials like this are to many New Zealanders, they would not treat
them like skateboarding parks and children’s playgrounds,” said Mr Gudgeon.