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Help us restore Nicks memory: New Headstone for his grave

$430 donated
Given by 4 generous donors in around 3 months

Help us restore my father’s grave by raising funds for a new headstone after his original was stolen, so we can honor his memory.

Masterton, Wellington

On the 10th of June this year, a family member took it upon themselves to remove my father’s headstone from his gravesite at Riverside Cemetery in Masterton, without consulting the family. They took it to Tauranga, and despite our best efforts, including police involvement and a search warrant, they have made it nearly impossible for us to retrieve it. The headstone was hidden away, and now we are left with no choice but to raise funds to place a new one at his grave.

My father’s life was tragically taken in 2007, and this loss has been a constant source of grief. His grave has been left empty for months, with no marker or name, making it impossible for us to visit him or have a place where he can truly rest in peace. We simply wish to restore his resting place, honor his memory, and give him the dignity he deserves.

We’re reaching out for help to raise the funds needed for a new headstone. Any donation, big or small, would mean the world to us and help us give my father the tribute he deserves.

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A new headstone to be placed on the gravesite.

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Update   26 February 2025

Hi everyone, thank you all so much for the funds put towards helping us restore my dads grave site, we are pleased to let everyone know after nearly a year the headstone has been returned, unfortunately it has come back looking different and damaged so all funds raised for the replacement will be used to restore any damage and add some more love to it. Thank you all so much x

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Latest donations

Deondray
Deondray on 09 Jan 2025
Hope you can get a new one
$30
Frana
Frana on 08 Dec 2024
$50
Traci
Traci on 06 Dec 2024
Matt Maher and family
$300
Sharon
Sharon on 28 Nov 2024
$50

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This campaign started on 27 Nov 2024 and ended on 27 Feb 2025.