An homage to the heroes of the Army tragedy of Mount Ruapehu, in 1990, marked Anzac Day commemorations in Stoke. supplied Sonny Te Rure (now Tavake) and Rayner Berger recovering in Waiouru Hospital after their harrowing night on Mt Ruapehu. They left finding sleeping bags for themselves until last.”Culloty himself collapsed, and was dragged into a sleeping bag by Stewart. Culloty ended up sharing a sleeping bag with another soldier, whose sleeping bag was blown away. LUZ ZUNIGA The service at Nayland College marked all Anzac soldiers, current and previous, but Isherwood’s speech lauded the young trainees of the Ruapehu Tragedy in particular.

Source: Stuff April 25, 2021 03:00 UTC