HUGHES, Douglas Charles. Corp E1016397 First Battalion Royal NZ Infantry Regiment. Tragically in Afghanistan 3 April 2012. Our beloved son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle taken from us so unfairly and tragically one year ago today. Our hearts still ache, the pain still severe, just knowing you're never ever going to be here. We miss you son, we miss you so bad, all we have are memories of the fun times we had. They will be treasured forever more till we day we will meet you at Heaven's door. Love you forever my darling son. From Mum, Dad, Noeline, Andrew, Shiliane, Darrylene, Iwico, Aurora, Frederick, Ashton and your nieces and nephews. Rest in peace.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Apr. 3, 2013.