Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, near Sydney

[rosball]

Thanks JM and Cass 

The important thing is that Sophie's Mummy did acquire some photos of the grave. 

And I did have an interesting excursion - I'd never been there before.  And yes it seems like a big improvement with the records coming online soon.

regards,
   Ros

[sophies_mommy2001]

I have already spoken to Ros via private email and explained that when I was looking for pictures of my Great Grandpa's grave, I had made the request here and also through Rookwood Cemetery, who put me on to a lady at the Field of Mars.  The photographs that Ros so kindly took are absolutely beautiful and she was so kind to leave some flowers there for Ernest.  Of my immediate family, myself and my daughter are the only ones not to have visited the Field of Mars.  It sure looks like a beautiful place of rest and we are all hoping we can get some repairs and renovation, however small, to Ernest's plot sometime.

Ros, again, thank you so much for your kindness and thoughfulness with the flowers.  When I told my Dad he was moved to tears and couldn't stop saying 'thankyou'.  I hope you got my other email, about the note that is hidden in the kerb side of the grave.

Hugs
Heidi xx

[rosball]

It was a pleasure Heidi 

I'm ashamed that my initial reaction was disappointment that you already had obtained photos - very childish of me 

Yes I did get your last e-mail about the note and will add a little contribution.

Tell your father that I will visit the grave and pass on his regards and leave some more flowers shortly.

regards,
   Ros

[sophies_mommy2001]

Ros

No...not childish at all.  An completely understandable reaction.  I was just covering all bases really!

And thanks so much for visiting again sometime.  If there is anything we can do for you over here, let me know!

Hugs
Heidi xx