Operation Wrapped in Remembrance

Dellwyn Moylan, of Ashburton, knitted a scarf for a friend in the NZ Army and then she wondered if it could take on a larger meaning. Dellwyn had been thinking about the significant military events being commemorated in 2025 and how she might be able to acknowledge these.

“In 2025 it will have been 80 years since end of the Second World War, 75 years since the start of Korean War, 65 years since the end of the Malay Emergency and 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, and I wanted to honour those living who served in these wars.”

“During the Second World War my Dad and uncles who were in service appreciated the knitted goods they received from home. My Mum, talked about knitting for the troops overseas during that war.’’

“I launched ‘Operation Wrapped in Remembrance’ to honour those who have served our country”.

Photo: Dellwyn Moylan project manager of Operation Wrapped in Remembrance

Dellwyn and volunteers began knitting for veterans. Some RSAs have distributed scarves to veterans, and they’re also being given out at events like the recent Vietnam Veterans’ Day in Wellington and the RNZAF 80th anniversary in Christchurch at the end of October.

"The Veterans have really appreciated the scarves and the fact they are still remembered for their service.”

The project runs until Armistice Day 2025. You can follow Delwyn and Operation Wrapped in Remembrance on their Facebook page.(external link)