Bomana War Cemetery

A quiet, humbling place. These men knew the price - and paid it. They weren’t naive; they went anyway. They died fighting fascism, demagoguery, and narcissistic power at its most dangerous. This cemetery isn’t just a memorial. It’s a warning. The threat they faced wasn’t buried with them. It changes shape, reappears, and recruits new faces. Lest we forget... Lest we ignore the signs - again... Lest we excuse silence and hide in comfort while history repeats itself. They stood up when it counted. We must have the courage to do the same if and when the time comes. Now they rest at the end of the Kokoda Trail, where time has stood still for them - and the silence speaks louder than words.