PETER STONE
Thank you for what was a wonderfully memorable trip. To Jimmy it was so important because of his connection to WW1 through his father. To me it was an appreciation of the WW1 events in New Guinea, and an opportunity to see Rabaul after the volcano eruptions. The sight of Mango Avenue and the old town centre was heart-breaking but I can again appreciate the strength and resilience of the local people.
The ceremonies were exceptional and both Jimmy and I are proud to have been chosen to be a special part of the dusk and dawn ceremonies. The tripping around the countryside was enjoyable especially to revisit some of the old sites from decades ago - and I have had my last swim at sub-base! The minor hiccups with the buses were no problem and everyone appreciated the efficiency of resolving any problems.'
Peter Stone, September 2014
Dave Howell with Peter Stone and his book "Hostages to Freedom"