424260 Flight Sergeant Michael Reece, (7/9/1923-4/1/1945). "time cannot dim our love"

Michael Reece was born in Manitoba, Canada, and returned to Canada under the Empire Training Scheme to train for the Air Force. Before enlistment he was working on his father's farm. He was flying a Wellington bomber on a training exercise when the plane crashed, killing all aboard. No reason was found for the crash.

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE 

In Memoriam

REECE. — In memory of Flight Sergeant Michael Reece and his crew, killed January 4, 1944. Our love and pride for these lads grow with the years.  -Otago Daily Times, 4/1/1946.

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE

In Memoriam 

REECE — In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Flight Sergeant Michael Reece, killed January 4, 1945; aged 21 years; also his five gallant crew. Brave lads ever remembered.  -Otago Daily Times, 4/1/1947.

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE 

In Memoriam

REECE. — In loving memory of Flight Sergeant Michael Reece and his crew, killed January 4, 1945. “Time cannot dim our love and pride in these lads, who gave their all for their country.”  -Otago Daily Times, 3/1/1948.

Green Island Memorial Rose Garden.