Port Arthur
Memorial Garden

All in heaven 🧚🧚🧚

Thinking today of everyone affected by the Port Arthur tragedy. It’s one of those moments in history that still feels heavy, no matter how much time has passed. Remembering the people who lost their lives, and the families and friends who’ve had to carry that loss ever since. There aren’t really perfect words for something like this — just a quiet kind of respect, and not forgetting. Sending a bit of care and thought to those who still feel it most.🙏

My daughter turned 30 today as well. Elizabeth is my first born. It was a day and night labour of love on 28 April 1996. No one told me what was unfolding although I did wonder why the radio was on. Every year on her birthday we pause to pay tribute to the victims. I wish you all some peace. ♥️💐

I will always remember this day for the sake of those who lost a love one and for those who were lost.

As we remember the victims of this tragedy, I’m heartened by the continued work of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation and the people behind it, whose commitment to keeping children safe remains so important.

Love, peace and Unity ❤️ May you find peace in comfort and support.

That was the year I came to Australia and I heard this tragic news in my friend’s car sending me to uni. It really shocked me and broke my heart. May love and peace always with those family affected. You will never be forgotten.

Hope and kindness to others.🩷🌹

For all the family's who were involved in the Port Arthur Traedgy I hope you have found solice and peace Walter I am sure that Nanette Alannah and Madeline are very proud of the work that you have done in Memory of all those lives lost I am also proud to support your work Please Keep Up The Great Work That You and Your Team Do Beat Wishes to All Mark

I remember being at home on what was a beautiful April day in SA until news of this tragedy started coming onto the radio. I've thought about this day many times over the past 30 years. The strength it must have taken for the loved ones left behind is admirable. I wish you peace and continued strength. May all your lost loved ones continue to rest peacefully x

Forever holding space in my heart for everyone and for their healing. Never forgotten.

What a wonderful foundation supporting children in need in memory of your precious family

So much sadness, heartbreak, violence in this world. That we can survive and that you can use your grief and loss to go towards making a positive change in this world is a miracle of humanity. My love, admiration, respect to all touched by the tragedy at Port Arthur.

30 years on gone from the lives of those who loved you but never forgotten 🪻🫂💜

A tragedy occurred 30 years ago - many lives were lost to an "evil" hand. On that dark day Mr Mikac lost three beautiful family members.. Because of his giving and loving heart he has been able to start an organization which supports other children who are innocent and suffering in difficult situations. May it always continue giving hope to our young ones!

To the families who lost loved ones on this horrific day. I send much love and prayers to you all. The loved ones who lost their lives walk beside you everyday and keep watch over you.

Love always endures. May the legacy of pure love continue to permeate hearts in times of grief & sadness. X

Dear Walter and families effected by this immense tragedy you are often thought of and prayed for and as a nation we grieve the devastating loss of innocence with deepest condolences to you and the families involved god rest their beautiful souls

It’s sad how 35 lost lives are resting in peace. Violence is an unlawful act and is not the answer. For every one out there, especially the families impacted by the unlawful acts, stay strong and your words will be everlastingly strong for the future of Australia.

It must take great strength to have achieved what Walter has achieved over the past 30 years. I admire him enormously and I imagine his family would be beyond proud of all that he has done in their honour.

I will always remember them. In my heart forever and ever xxxxxxx

My heart breaks. I remember exactly where I was when I heard about this tragedy. We will never forget

My wish is that you are able to find peace and that there are some things in each day that can make you smile.❤️🦋

Dear survival warriors of Port Arthur and loving family members. I wonder if time has helped heal your suffering. I pray it has. I pray you can make sense of the day, knowing this may not be possible, as the burden is so large. But there is always hope, and much work to be done, and your foundation is a great example of this. Alannah, Madeline and Nanette walk with God and RIP. Those of us who are not with God ponder the meaning of MB's actions and strive to find peace and meaning. In the darkness, there is light, and this foundation is fighting evil with good. Well done! Stay strong and positive, and know you can enjoy your life, and that is what your family would want. I wish the foundation beauty, blessings, longevity, awareness of love and hope. Great work! Great work! Much love and peace.

Alan̈nah & Madeline Foundation- this foundation is a loving tribute to your wife and daughters. Helping children now who need it. Well done Walter

Dear Walter and team, thank you for the hard work and dedication that you have shown, out of enormous pain and loss. Your contribution to keeping generations of children safe after acts of harm is a testament to showing that, in memory of your dear family and all who were lost or harmed that day, love wins. Bless your work and thank you 🙏❤️❤️❤️ Rachelle

Will never forget all those special people always in our hearts

In memory of those lost, and in honour of the Port Arthur community. Having experienced the warmth of the Tasman Peninsula where I once volunteered with the community, I know how much love sustains this place. Sending continued strength and solidarity to all.

I will always remember the victims and survivors. Thank you to those who cared for the survivors. May peace live.

We never forget what happened to your family it wss very sad

Sending love to all Those affected by this tragedy. To the families left with their lives changed forever You are often in my thoughts x

Two little girls and their beautiful, brave Mum. Never, ever forgotten 💜💜💜

The memory of this tragedy is etched in our hearts forever.

To all those who lost their lives and those who lost loved ones I would like to acknowledge your pain and send much love and hope. Hope for the ongoing healing for the survivors and hope those who have passed will always be remembered.

My Heart Goes Out To Alĺ The Families Who have Lost Loved Ones In The Port Arthur Tragedy & I Think its A very Sweet Thing What Mr Mikac is doing for his girls The Alan̈nah & Madeline Foundation I Support It.❤️❤️❤️

Sending love and may they rest peacefully 💖

Thanks Walter for your strength, love and compassion. You are an inspiration to us all.

Always in my thoughts Pauline Masters - a lovely Lady in life - a beautiful soul in Heaven .

Forever cherished

Sending heartfelt wishes to all those affected by the loss of their loved ones on that dreadful day. Their loss will never ever be forgotten.

💔 Heartbreaking memories Love and healing to all

Your lives will never be forgotten. I've been to the memorial garden, it sent shivers down my spine knowing where I stood, innocent lives were taken. Alannah, Madeline and Nanette, you will NEVER be forgotten.

The precious lost years, never forgotten, the loss suffered far and wide, RIP

I am thinking of all the people involved with that tragic day. You are so right, we can't take anything for granted; I'm in my 90's, so will try and plant an Iris in my garden. I will pray for all involved. You are all very special people. Jane Beavan.

Thinking of all the victims and survivors. We still remember Sara and her creative soul...Our thoughts are always with her mother Carol...even more so on this Anniversary!

You are stronger than what has hurt you, and your story is still unfolding. There is a future where you are safe, valued and free to dream. You are not alone. You are loved. And there is hope — today, and always.

In memory of those who were taken, and in honour of those whose lives were forever changed. My thoughts are especially with the families who carry this loss every day, and with the first responders who walked into something no one should ever have to face. The weight of that moment does not end when the day does. May this garden stand as a place of remembrance, but also as a quiet reminder that compassion, courage, and care for one another still matter.

Forever in our hearts - never forgotten

Sending so much love and support to families and friends still missing their loved ones so much.

I am thinking of you all - hugs and love to the Fidlers. From Stuart C's ex-partner.

Forever in our hearts 💕 💕

In remembrance of the lives lost in the Port Arthur massacre, I pause to honour the depth of sorrow carried by so many — including the little innocent lives taken far too soon. Please plant an iris in my name — a symbol of hope, remembrance, and gentle renewal. With compassionate love and light, may this beautiful garden continue to grow… an anchor from the deepest sorrow into a glistening field of colour. We remember. Always.

To all who were impacted, your courage and unimaginable grief remind us to love and cherish what we have, as we hold you in our thoughts 💜💜💜

My thoughts and love go out to all the families….Remembering the victims and the day this tragedy happened and never taking anything in life for granted xx

You have taken unimaginable pain and dedicated your life to improving the lives and safety of Australian children. Thank you ❤️

We will never forget you ♥️

We will never forget your beautiful family.

Thinking of all the families, loved ones snd first responders affected by this awful tragedy. Thankyou to Walter for his bravery during his time of unbearable grief to force changes that ensured others did not suffer this same loss xx

It was unthinkable - may the world learn and do better. Love and strength to everyone impacted and for the pain that no doubt never goes away xx

35 innocent people enjoying their day with loved ones. Brave souls who will all be remembered for eternity.

So grateful for the incredible work of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. A stunning memory of two beautiful young people taken well before their time along with many others. The little drawing of the girls always brings a smile to my face.

Thinking of all the victims, their families and all those involved in the aftermath of this tragedy. Sending love 💜💜💜

Rest in Peace All taken too soon.

Remembering Winifred Aplin ❤️ My friend’s mamma taken away so tragically 😢

Approximately three weeks prior to that fateful day, my wife and I were in Port Arthur. I remember with shock and great sadness, that such evil could end the lives of thirty five and cause such misery and sadness for countless others. I have much admiration for Walter and what he has subsequently done, in founding the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. I am proud to be able to support their memory and that of their mother, Nanette. RIP, Beautiful people, every one.

There are no words… 30yrs on we still wrap our arms around you. Thank you for your continued and passionate fight to make sure this never happens again.

Love and strength....always ❤️

Every year I think of Alanna and Madeline and i hug my daughter tightly. An immeasurable loss for you, and a loss of innocence for Australia ❤️

I will never forget that day and also Walter at the funeral of his three loves. I had only visited the broad arrow cafe not long prior to this and the loss of life was incomprehensible. Such a senseless tragedy…30 years on you are all still remembered 💜💜

Thinking of the lives lost on that terrible day. Can't believe it's been 30 years. Always in our hearts 💕

I was speaking with my son today (he also has children now) we spoke about this senseless tragedy, he suggested we as a family should donate regularly. I completely agree, my daughter also joined us. Walter is doing an amazing job with helping other children, he has our complete support

Thinking of yous all sending love and hugs 💐💐💐

Violence does not kill love, love will always remain. In memory of all the people lost in Port Arthur.

Sending love and support to those forever impacted by what happened at Port Arthur.

Can’t imagine what Water endured and all of the others who lost loved ones ln such a senseless way, the courage that it must have taken must have been so very hard to bare all at peace ❤️

No-one can understand the trauma you have lived in the last 30 years unless they have experienced a similar situation. Thank you for keeping your daughter's and wife's memories alive by the formation of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. The horror of this event is slowly being overtaken by the benefits to so many being given through the foundation. God bless.

There no words send a iris the flower you said x

Risen to Glory Eternal rest grant unto the 35 people taken on the 28th April 1996. May all those impacted by the tragedy find some peace in knowing they are held in the arms of fellow Australians

We haven’t forgotten about this terrible day especially these beautiful children and all the victims taken on 28th April. We were there is Tasmania on a holiday and were supposed to visit Port Arthur on the 28th, instead we chose the 27th to visit, the day before. You are always in our hearts and Walter, sending you always our thoughts and comfort. Kind regards, Kathy and Danny

May this Iris bring a message of hope and love. Three beautiful souls held in the hearts of so many. May you find peace resting with the angels. Sending love to the families. We hope to honour your league by building a world shaped by compassion.

I found out about this tragedy a few years ago. My nieces are around Alannah and Madeline's ages and I couldn't imagine what it would be like if they were gone. Stay strong Walter. From a Teenage Girl Who Loves Irises

I can’t imagine how terrible it was for all the families friends and loved ones of the victims of the Port Arthur massacre those thirty years ago, it was an unthinkable tragedy. Life is so unfair sometimes and it does remind me to finding joy in life everyday, don’t worry about the little things that don’t matter and appreciate life and your loved ones. Sending strength and comfort on this 30th anniversary, Caring wishes Sue

Sending you love on this day 💜

I will always remember this day and your precious beloved ones who were taken from you.i send prayers of Comfort.

Always remembered. Always in our hearts.

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Never forgotten, forever loved. 💜💜💜 Thank you for your continual work Walter and the foundation. 30 years later and my heart still breaks but all of Australia is behind you - you are amazing and a shining light in such unimaginable tragedy. 💔❤️ Love one another always xx

To my beautiful friend Nanette and her precious little daughters Alanna and madeleine i think of your often especially when I hear an ABBA song which you loved to dance to. To dear Walter my heart goes out to you, stay strong. Forever in the heart ♥️ ❤️❤️ xx

A tragedy that brought us together, but made us stronger. Love and prayers for those remembering this time 30 years ago, for the beautiful souls taken too soon and the first responders who worked so hard.

Walt Dog. Your resilience and courage, your passion for life, your love for those around you, is the one shining light that has continued to glow in the darkness of Port Arthur. Having known you for more than half our lives, I can't even begin to imagine the pain you have endured, but I marvel at the way you continue to love. When you hug someone and give them a kiss, your emotion is real. Always in our hearts and thoughts, Joe

Dear Walter, I think of your beautiful wife and daughters often. I'm so grateful for your strength in helping to eliminate guns from our society.

Sending love 💜💜💜

Such heartbreak and sadness. Never to be forgotten.

Much love for the sadness of such loss and such a reminder to us all life is so fragile.

Thinking of all those who were taken and all those friends, families and first responders who witnessed this horrific act. I will never forget that saddest day in Australian history. Sending love and light xx

30 years ago, the tragedy at Port Arthur shook all Australians. Remembering all those directly impacted, whose lives were shaken to the core. May your healing continue, and faith, hope, trust and wisdom be yours.

Thinking of those all directly affected by this terrible tragedy. Sending Love and Hugs

To all the victims and their loved ones, you will never be forgotten you will forever live on in our memories and will always support your families that live with your loss every day.

Love and prayers to all the victims, their families and friends, the medical community and the staff of Port Arthur. ❤️

In memory of Port Arthur, thirty years ago today, Tears may dry, yet the pain of loss will forever remain. All those lives taken too soon now shine as stars in the nighttime skies, guiding us gently through the darkest of our days. May heartfelt comfort be with every soul that suffered loss, wrapping wounded hearts in warmth that time cannot erase. Let us not take our families, loved ones, and each other for granted in this world that was once upon a time a safe haven. Let us continue to love each other and be kind to each other in memory of those who will live forever within our hearts.

Remembering all the victims and their families. Forever in our thoughts and hearts.

My love and support goes out to all families involved in this tragic event

Thank you Walter for the role you played in changing gun laws in Australia. Through your grief you have saved many lives in championing the changes. Your loss immeasurable and yet you have been a beacon of strength for our nation. My love and thoughts are with those we lost in Port Arthur. Always remembered 💕

We shall always remember that day. Such a beautiful place with such horrific history. RIP you beautuful souls.💔💔

All around Australia we grieve with you and send you love and courage to continue on each day

Love, light & peace x

Sending love and hugs today and always to the families and loved ones of those who died on this tragic day. Sending strength and love to the survivors. 💜

Remembering all those who lost their lives on that tragic day and sending love and strength to all who knew and loved them. 💜💛

Three irises in memory of Nanette, Alannah and Madeline. I will always support your incredible husband and Dad, Walter, who speaks sense to power in your honour. Today I remember all those who lost their lives at Port Arthur 30 years ago. I pray for their loved ones, and for the safety of all our children and communities.

Please add my iris to the garden, remembering a loving mum and her two beautiful daughters xxx Australia will never forget all lives taken during the Port Arthur tragedy.

Still as sorry today as I was back then that this happened. May their memory live on x

Many years have passed but the Mikac family will not be forgotten. May they rest in peace . Love to all affected by this tragic loss.

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Beautiful little Angel's always loved never will be forgotten 💞 Remembering all those who lost their lifes that senseless day. And to everyone impacted by that horrific nightmare 😢 💔

I was 15 when this tragedy happened and no one could quite grasp the gravity of this awful day. My thought are always with the victims and their families who were affected. My father worked with Nanette Mikac’s Dad at the SEC so there was always some connection to this event. Never forget the victims of this senseless act.

Life can change in a moment—how precious it is. Hold your children a little longer. Listen more closely when your parents call. Share the stories of those who came before us, so their love lives on. Grief stays because love remains. Let us choose kindness always as we never know how much someone is going through. Forever remembered in love: Nannette, Alannah and Madeline Mikac and all the innocent people whose lives were changed forever on that day. May peace fill your heart in times of sorrow xxx

This terrible event will forever be etched in every Tasmanian's mind. Our hearts were shattered for every family effected and there was total disbelief that something so awful could happen in our beautiful state. Remembering all those lost and impacted - never forgotten 💜🪻

Remembering loved ones lost not just today but every day. Until they meet again may they rest in peace

Trust in God with your whole life in His loving hands. God says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you. Thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11. A day will come when you all will see Alannah, Madeline, & Nanette, again. All adults, strong & fit. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain." - Revelation 21:4.

I cried while reading about this senseless tragedy for the first time. My heart goes out to all the families that had to endure this hardship.

I remember, with sadness, the awful story unfolding in the news. I was 19. I find my tears for the tragic loss and for the horrors witnessed return quickly today. I offer my respect and love to all who lost someone, to the injured, to those present that day and to all the first responders who did what needed to be done.

We will always remember you and everybody affected - all my love xx

Sending love to all of those affected. We will never forget xx

Always remembered xxx

Sending love and kindness to Walter and all those touched by the terrible events that took place 30 years ago. May the sun shine again for you all. ❤️

Too many families lives changed forever on this day 30 years ago. Alannah, Madeline Nanette and Walter are often in my thoughts and deserve so much more than one day of remembrance. Thinking of everyone who was and continues to be affected by this terrible day.

You two are loved by us all eternally and I hope you are surrounded with butterflies and all the sweet treats and your favourite toys there in heaven. Just innocent babies we will never forget you and your family. Sending all my love

I never met them but I'll always remember them...

No amount of time can ease the shock, pain, or sadness we still feel from this unimaginable loss. Please know that our hearts are with you, and we stand alongside those left behind, finding strength in the love, resilience, and courage they continue to show in the face of this grief.

Your girls will never be forgotten Walter. The love that you have for them lives on. Love and light to all those who lost someone on that most tragic day.

Thinking of Madeline, Alannah & their Mum Nanette & the 32 children & adults tragically taken on a day I was celebrating my little Madelyn’s 1st birthday. My heart goes out to Walter & all the loved ones of those who lost their lives on this day & also to those injured & those who witnessed this horrific mass shooting. All the young children are beautiful angels now 💜💜

There are few words which are meaningful enough on such a solemn occasion ,, except - LOVE, COURAGE & STRENGTH. As Angels fly amongst us let their peacefullness comfort us all 🙏🏻

My thoughts are with all those impacted by this tragic event 30 years ago, we stand with you and send much love. Those who lost their lives will never be forgotten, love is forever. 💜💜💜

Today I’m thinking of all that were impacted by this tragic event, from the people that we lost that day, to the survivors, first responders and loved ones who had to say goodbye we are standing with you not just today but always. Sending you all love ❤️

Love never dies and one day you will all be reunited in joy… God bless everyone impacted on that terrible day, we will never forget you

The sadness of today is the same as it was 30 years ago. Sending so much love to all those affected.

As someone who was born after Port Arthur, thank you Walter for your work towards making Australia a safer place. My mum would always buy Alannah & Madeline Foundation bags when we saw them at the checkout at the shop. I remember seeing Alannah’s drawing and thinking of me and my little sister. I hope they, and Nanette, and everyone else who died that day are at peace.

Can't believe it's been 30 years since I heard you laugh, always in my thoughts Nanette x. Sending love and strength to all that need it. Remembering those that were lost, those that helped and those that still live with the memories ❤️

I remember Port Arthur happening when I was 11 in 1996. I couldn't fathom then how someone could have such a complete lack of humanity, and I still can't understand it at 41. Walter, the lives of your lovely girls and wife were not in vain - you were instrumental in major gun reform, and 30 years later countless people are still alive because of your action and bipartisan government working together. To the victims and survivors of this tragedy, I hope there is some peace for you all

Such a Nation changing tragedy. We will never forget all 35 people lost that day. The somber occasion made even worse for me as my Father passed away the next day. RIP

How anyone can do that to 2 innocent babes and their Mumma is still beyond my comprehension. Walter you have shown so much light to the world despite your heartbreaking loss, you are an incredible human.

My sincere condolences for your loss and may the memories of your loved ones sustain you and bring joy amidst the sorrow. Irises are blooming in my garden right now - their beautiful souls live on.

Still remembered. Thoughts are always with your families, but I am always thankful that the loss of your precious lives made it harder for others to lose theirs. May you rest in peace.

Alana, Madeline and Nanette, 30 years on you are remembered and loved by all Australians. Walter you have done your girls proud!

Walter, your beautiful wife and daughters will never be forgotten. I am so sorry for your loss and for the 32 other victims, whose lives were tragically taken from them.

My daughter just turned 30 so I will always remember. Knowing laws were changed to save so many others from this heartbreaking tragedy is at least....something. 30 years later and it still must seem like yesterday, deepest sympathies now and always.

The girls live on in every Australian’s heart. Walter has inspired fathers across the nation. We weep with you today as we did 30 years ago.

Thirty years later, Australia still remembers. May those who lost their lives rest peacefully with God, and may His strength and comfort remain with every single person touched by this tragedy xx

No matter the years that pass may these precious souls always be remembered 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

I remember watching in horror with my one year old baby girl and my heart breaking for all the victims and their families. Especially Walter who lost his precious girls that day. They would be so very proud of him today 💕

As an Australian I clearly remember that day for all the wrong reasons - shock, tragedy, devastating loss, and the question - why. To those who had their loved ones lives so shockingly taken that day please know their lives mattered. They mattered to you and also to us. They are not forgotten.

My heart aches for the precious lives that were so senselessly destroyed in that beautiful place. May we learn to love and respect each other as we tread gently on the earth. Forever in our hearts.

Remembering those lost and those left behind after this tragedy. May the love they all had for you surround you with warmth today & every day xx

It is every day for the families who lost their loved ones - we can only hope that through this small gesture our love and support may be a comforting light for you.

Thinking of everyone today. Xx

In our thoughts & never forgotten 💕

Sending love and strength to the survivors and families of those lost who live with that trauma every day. And to those no longer here with us we will never forget you. I hope you are at peace.

Thinking of all who lost loved ones and bear the scars of that tragic day 30 years ago. Sending love. They are remembered always.

Life is precious ✨️ Always remembered 💜💜💜 My love my strength my condolences to all family members that lost their love ones. ANGELS AND SHINNING STARS 🌟

Thinking of the friends and families of the 35 precious lives that will never be forgotten.

Thinking of those lost and their families today - never forgotten.

Forever in our hearts 30 years on; remembering the lives lost, the survivors, and the first responders

Thinking of all those who lost loved ones . We must honour them by remembering

God bless you beautiful souls take care way too soon ❤️and to the families that have missed you god speed 💕💕💕

i remember clearly where we were that day together with our 2 & 4 years old children and my parents. we too could have easily been tragic victims as a family sharing a wonderful day together as were the Mikac family and the other 32 victims who were killed , many more injured and many others who bear the traumatic scars of that horrific day. my thoughts and prayers are with you always praying you have strength and love of many to help you endure the horrific ongoing pain and loss.

I was 10 years old living in Launceston when this dreadful day took place. I will never ever forget. Allanah and Madeline I hope you are resting in peace together ❤️

Our hearts were forever broken 30 years ago, remembering with love my brother Peter Brenton Nash, he died a hero. Thinking of everyone who lost someone dear to this senseless act, I hope you have found peace.

I remember watching this event live in my early teen and couldn't quite process what's going on. Now older and wiser, this was such tragic event for the victims and their families. These two little girls still have lots of life to live for. Rest in Peace and you will be FOREVER REMEMBERED.

My heart aches still to this day, to all the family’s that have lost there love ones knowing you will meet up again . Love and light to you all.

Sending all our love to those who lost their precious family members it may be 30 years ago but will never forget .❤️❤️❤️

Always remembered 💜💜💜

That day we knew of two people who lost their lives . The nurse from Geelong who helped deliver our third daughter and her name was the same as my mums . Also a college both me and my husband worked in the bank . Two wonderful people with so many others . Sending strength and love to their families.

Sending heartfelt love to all those touched by this terrible act.

May all those who lost loved ones and friends in the Port Arthur tragedy find peace and love in caring friends around them as they enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this beautiful City. Treasure the memories. Hug your children every day let them know they are special and loved.

A day I will never forget, sending love to all who suffered. Purple Irises in my garden.

Remembering those who lost their lives and sending love to their families.

Walter, your girls and wife will never be forgotten. Their legacy lives on, and today we honour their lives and what should have been.

Rest in peace. You are not forgotten. Sending love and big hugs to the survivors and all the families and friends who lost loved ones.

Remembering all of the beautiful souls lost and giving ongoing love, strength and blessings to all of the families left behind along with thanks to all of the first responders to this tragic event in our history. Make the most of each and everyday.

The victims lost and injured, their families and the staff and community of Port Arthur are never forgotten. Sending much love and prayers.

Sending love to Walter and all families of loved ones lost on this terrible day. Never will their names be forgotten. I’m sure even after 30 years, it would be hard to remain at ease. You got this though, stay strong xoxoxo

I and my children were almost exactly the same age as Nanette, Alannah and Madeline and I was deeply affected by their tragic loss. This will forever be the day Australia lost her innocence. Holding everyone impacted by the Port Arthur tragedy in my heart. ❤️

A day that changed every Australians lives. We will never forget the tragic loss of innocent children and adults whose lives were eliminated by a person whose name should never be spoken. We lost our innocents that day.

We have close ties to Port Arthur we share our deepest condolences and love to all those affected by this terrible event.

Thinking of all the families and love ones who have been affected by Port Arthur. The pain of this day is not forgotten’ May we continue to remember and honour every life lost.

A very sad day for Australia and never to be forgotten. In our thoughts and hearts ❤️

Today those that were left on this earth to grieve, today as always they will remember you. Their lives left empty without you and your sudden departure creating devastating pain and sense of loss. Your loss was however not in vain and may have saved hundreds if not thousands of lives. May your loved ones experience the sun rays of joyful remembrance through the clouds of sorrow. I am with you.

Sending light to those who survive and remembering those who died in such devastating circumstances.

Thank you Walter Mikac for all you have done in your massive efforts to change gun laws in our country and protect our children by setting up The Alannah and Madeline Foundation. I wish you peace and happiness in your life. To all the beautiful souls taken please watch over us and let us never forget so that this never happens again. Fly high 35 and may your spirits soar 🪽

Our thoughts are with those who lost so much. And thanks given for the legacy they left behind.

I will forever remember hearing the names Allanah, Madeline & Nanette and all of the other victims that lost their lives and suffered injuries on this horrific day. Sending so much love to all personally affected by this tragedy 💔 xxx

So I may not have been present only being 23 this year, however my mother was close by that day. Saw and heard things. She also knew the girls very well and was supposed to baby sit them in the coming days. Long devastatingly story short, May you All all 35 lives be remembered and never forgotten.

Remember this day like it was yesterday. As a family of first responders the event will always impact us. Remembering all those we sadly lost and love out to those people still struggling with the events

In loving memory of those taken too soon. Thinking of all those impacted by this senseless tragedy. May love guide you and bring you strength today and every day.

Beautiful mother and girls life too short!

May your memories of the horrific experience ease as you cherish the time with your loved ones💜

Remembering those who lost their lives and their families, friends and communities who’s lives were changed forever.🙏

Sending love and kindness to all those who have lost their most precious people. Wishing you peace

I remember with love and respect Nanette Alannah and Madeline whose lives were taken on that terrible day 30 years ago. I pray they are united together in heaven no more suffering and at peace together. These murders affected me terribly and I weep for their lost lives. May our Heavenly Father gather a garland of flowers for their precious heads.

Sending everyone affected by that tragic day love and kindness.

I was 15 when this tragic event happened and I still remember it clearly to this day! To all those that were affected by this tragedy my thoughts are with you all particularly today.

Thoughts are with all those who tragically lost their lives on that day 30 years ago, as well as their loved ones and friends. Two beautiful little girls Alannah and Madeline, should have had their whole lives ahead of them. Just so unfair, for everyone.

Sending our love and support to all those affected by the very sad events that happened on this day. Words are hard to find. X

Through your pain, you changed Australia for the better, by asking for the gun laws to be changed. You also give us this valuable message: "Do not take your children for granted, do not take love for granted. And most importantly, do not take tomorrow for granted." Thank you Walter.

We will never forget. To all who survived and to those who lost loved ones. We say their names and think of all who loved them. Peace and love.

Sending love and support. I am so sorry. Thank you Mr Mikac for your advocacy.

I will never forget that day. The pain is so raw. Now being a mother myself I can't imagine. ❤️

Thank you Walter, for turning this tragedy into something that has benefited Australia and Australians ever since it happened. You turned your incredible pain into a campaign that has saved many, many lives. We value and celebrate the lives of all who died that day.

For all those who held loved ones in your arms either for a little while or longer, know their memory is in our hearts forever❤️

Much love and prayers to you all.

Sending all my love xx

Always thinking of the three of you. Always in our hearts & never forgotten. xxxooo

Immense shock, sorrow & grief has impacted your lives forever. Please know that arms surround you and hold you close.

Remembering everyone affected by this terrible tragedy and so grateful for Walter having the strength to establish such a beneficial foundation. RIP all who perished

My heart broke 30 years ago for the lives that were lost, and aches now for those who are still missing dearly loved ones today. Sending big long hugs to you all.

Always remembered never forgotten.

Remembering all those affected on this day. A beautiful way to honour their memories x

Dear Walter, The Foundation you have created in memory of your family and named for your daughters is inspirational. Through this, they continue on in our minds and hearts forever.

All victims including survivors of this tragedy are remembered today and always. You will never be forgotten.

Beautiful people remembered forever 🪻 So grateful the gun laws were changed in Australia. I hope we always remember how to keep those laws tight and honour the beautiful people that lost their lives in Pt Arthur 1996.

A butterfly doesn't fight the rain. The rain will not last forever. Storms always pass, even the ones that feel endless. Your wings are not broken... they are just waiting for the right moment to carry you forward again.

We will never forget any of you. Not your families, friends, your community, Australia and the rest of the world. To your families, you are in our thoughts. 💐💔

They all mattered to someone, and you are not forgotten. Holding the families, friends and first responders and helpers in love and compassion.

We leave this message in the Iris Garden in remembrance of those whose lives were taken at Port Arthur. May this place hold their memory with gentleness, and may love, compassion and peace always be stronger than violence.

Remembering the lost lives from 30 years ago, and the families who have carried the pain deeply. Never forgotten by Australia

I will always remember reading about Alannah and Madeline and their Mum, and was so heartened when I heard Walter was starting this Foundation to help other children, I signed up straight away. What a beautiful way to honour those you tragically lost.

A day my heart will never forget and life was changed forever for so many families, friends, the Port Arthur community and Australia. This day changed life in Australia as I knew it and my memories will forever be of Alannah, Madeline and Nanette and the lives they never got to live. For Walter to endure such horrific trauma, loss and grief is unimaginable and to create this lasting legacy is so incredible 💜💜💜

The victims and their families will never be forgotten. My heart breaks for this senseless loss. I hope you find peace, joy and love as you grieve for your loved ones.

Even though 30 years have passed, the lives lost in this tragedy are never forgotten. Their memory reminds us to cherish each day, because tomorrow is never promised. Walter, the way you’ve turned such heartbreak into a foundation filled with purpose and hope is truly inspiring. It speaks to your strength, your courage, and your deep compassion. Today, I’m holding close the memory of those who lost their lives, and all the families who continue to carry that loss 💜

Sending strength and love.

💜💜💜

I will.never forget what happened that day. May you rest, but look down on your loved ones.

Remembering all the victims today, including Walter’s beautiful girls and Nanette. They would be so proud of you and the work you’ve done in their names. They will never be forgotten.

30 years on and never forgotten. We are all reminded to live each day fully as tomorrow is not guaranteed. Walter, to create such a beautiful foundation with an important mission from such tragedy is a testament to your bravery, courage and desire to do good. Thinking of all of those that lost their lives and loved ones 🩷

💜 Alannah and Madeline will never be forgotten 💜

We cannot imagine the grief and suffering you carry on this day, and everyday. We wrap our arms around you 💞

Thinking of your now, thinking of you always.

Thinking of all of the families impacted by the unimaginable loss. Never forgotten 💓

My own Madeline was 1 when this tragedy happened. I think of those lost on that terrible day and the lost opportunities, and send much love to everyone impacted in any, even small, way.

We remember those whose lives were cut tragically short, and stand with the survivors who carry its impact. May we continue striving for a kinder, safer world. ♥️ Gone, but not forgotten! ♥️

Love to Walter and all those affected by the horrific events of 1996. Rest in Peace and love to all the victims

Thinking of all who lost their lives on this day 30 years ago . I remember visiting Port Arthur as a child 9 months after the attack and it will Forever stay in my heart xx

To all of the 35 poor souls who lost their lives, I have not forgotten you. To all who are left behind, you are in my prayers and thoughts all the time. My heartfelt thanks to all of the first responders who attended such a tragic scene. I have visited the SITE and broke down for all of the lives lost. Never forgotten. 💔

love and peace for all

You will always be remembered

It's so important that we remember this tragedy, yet it's confronting and heartbreaking to look back on what happened. I wish all the families well that have been impacted and I will continue to support tough gun laws and the increase of resourcing into supports that families need to combat violence and adversity. You are in my thoughts

To the men, women and children who lost their lives on the 28th of April 1996, You all were taken to soon. Every year on this day, more so you are all in our thoughts and prayers. You all will never be forgotten..

Alannah, and Madeline you will never be forgotten . Nanette your husband Walter is one strong man . The foundation he has created is incredible helping so many people each day . You would be so proud ❤️

Thinking of all those innocent people who lost their lives in that horrendous attack. My heart also goes out to the families of those victims. I remember exactly where I was on that day.

Sending so much love to you and your family. Never forgotten, always remembered. My girls are the same age as Alannah & Madeline and I’ll hug them a little closer tonight xx

My deepest sympathy.We must be never relent on the fight against violence.

You will never be forgotten beautiful girls along with all the victims that went with you that horrible day.. xx

30 years and a lifetime of loss and pain. Such senseless killing of good people. We honour the victims and extend our heartfelt sorrow for the deep loss that their families continue to endure.

Nanette, Alannah and Madeline, we will never forget you. You have a special place in our hearts. Also, strength to Walter. You have kept their memories alive all these years. More power to your hand. We will plant blue irises in our garden in their memory.

Sending love to the families and friends on the loss of their loved ones. Xx

In my thoughts today

To those families, workers and first responders you are in my thoughts today.

A piece of our hearts hold all memories. Today there is a loving silence for souls that have left, survivors living with their pain, families who live on with missing links. We send love and hugs to all🌼

My thoughts go out to all who were affected by this terrible event xx

Never forgotten xxx

We have been married 30 years this year and the Port Arthur tragedy occurred the day after. We are sorry for the loss of this beautiful family and hope that it never happens again and children in Australia can simply be children to live and play without fear of violence. God Bless all affected by this 🙏🏻💜

Sending love x

Remembering all the victims from that dreadful day and sending love and prayers to their families

Sending much love to all effected by this xx

forever in our hearts and never forgotten. Love and blessings to you

I have no words, just love today and always x

Words cannot express the grief we feel for the loss of all these beautiful people who were taken away from their families in such a terrible way

My heart goes out to all those lost and their families and friends. They will never be forgotten sending love to you all 💜

United with each family impacted by the massacre at Port Arthur 30 years ago. May the memory of your loved ones live on in your hearts. Blessings!

My thoughts and prayers are with all the people affected in anyway by this terrible event. Such unnecessary sadness.

To all who have faced this loss, this pain, this heartache. Please know that the decent people of the world stand with you, support you, and care for you. We ache for your loss, we cry for your pain, and we admire your strength to keep going, to share your lessons with the world. Thank you for being here, for telling the stories of your loved ones, and for being a beacon of hope in a sometimes darkening world. All my love.

So sad i cant believe its been 30 years since you lost your beautiful family but they still live on in everyones heart

Never ever forget the lives lost, those who survive, those who responded and those still support.

My thoughts are with all of those who were lost, those who responded, those who were impacted, and those who will never forget the tragic events of three decades ago. With love x

30 years on may the memories of those lost never fade. Thinking of all the families and first responders today ❤️

Sending heartfelt love to all the families and friends of those who lost their lives or were injured. For our nation it was a tragedy and for the families and friends it was a very personal loss that continues on. May we always seek to make our country safer and more peaceful for the next generations. Praying for them all xx

My thoughts and prayers for you all and may we never forget those you love.

My heart goes out to everyone who died and also everyone affected by this horrific day. We will never forget. Sending love to you all ❤️

Walter, my heart breaks every time I think of what was taken from you on that fateful day 30 years ago. No one can comprehend your profound feeling of loss and sorrow. However, the courage and fortitude you have displayed ever since is greatly admired. I have since lost my own wife to Cancer but have been blessed with two beautiful granddaughters! I sometimes picture them in a situation you experienced all those years ago. My body goes cold and tears roll down my cheeks. I wouldn’t survive without them. Please be comforted that your beautiful wife and your darling daughters will never be forgotten by me and my family. Stay strong and continue to champion your cause. You will always remain in our prayers. Much love and warm hugs.

Thinking of all those lost on this day, and also of all those who have been left behind to mourn their loss.💗

My thoughts and prayers are with those who lost their lives on this day, 30 years ago and with their loved ones who are mourning them every day. We visited the Port Arthur site and paid our respects, for the first time just a few days ago whilst visiting Tasmania. My memories of that sad and tragic day 30 days ago whilst living in Darwin NT, will never be forgotten. 🌸

May all those who we lost, their innocence, love & life rest peacefully and watch over us to ensure such pain is never repeated. With love to those who endure.

I think of these children and their mother often. I have been to the Memorial at Port Arthur and it was very moving. The Allanah and Madeleine Foundation is my charity of choice and helps many children. Good luck to Walter.

Thinking of and wrapping my arms around all the families who lost their loved ones on this tragic day 30 years ago. Sending my love and deepest gratitude to Walter Mikac and the incredible team at the Alannah and Madeline Foundation for all that you do to protect, support and advocate for the safety of children and young people. Forever in our thoughts and hearts.

Life can be very cruel and we can only go on as best we can helped by our love for others.

Love is all around us, stop, breathe, and let it wrap around you.

Never to be forgotten.. 30 years on and our love and support remains as strong as it did then and always 🩷🩷🩷

This dreadful time in our history, changed the face of Australia. The sorrow and devastating loss of many lives, has never been forgotten. We all saw the grief on the faces of the families that were told their loved ones were gone. Never will I forget the anguish on Walter’s face when he knew that he had lost his wife and two beautiful girls. As time goes on grief lessens but never leaves one’s heart. May all those who died are at peace and their families have never forgotten them.

Thinking of you all on this sad day

Thinking of everyone ,who lost Loved ones ,and to all involved 💐

Walter, Thinking of you today as you remember Madeleine, Alannah and Nanette. Three beautiful lives, never forgotten, and always held in the hearts of so many. With respect and quiet reflection. All my love x

Remembering with Love, Care and Compassion

Never forgotten .. all of your good lives taken that day💜🦋

Rest in peace Nanette, Alannah and Madeline. On a cold Autumn Friday night, April 26th, 30 years ago, my husband and I had the vivacious Nanette as our guide for the Night tour of Port Arthur. We were on day 5 of our honeymoon and staying for 2 nights at the motel on the grounds. Nanette was numerous, passionate and insightful about Port Arthur and shared with us her love of the small community and her pharmacist husband. She spoke with joy about the regular Sunday visits and picnics with her beautiful girls on the grounds and how the Autumn leaves were so beautiful falling and reminded her of home. We left Sunday morning to continue our trip to Hobart, not learning until later that day the tragedy that was unfolding…. Nanette and her beautiful girls will always be in our thoughts, as is Walter for the pain he has endured through such a devastating loss. Sending love and light to all those who suffered and were affected by this tragedy💜 Always in our hearts and never forgotten.

To all those that have lost theirs lives you will never be forgotten 🌹🎈❤️💜

We will forever remember you with love 🩷🩷🩷

All those that lost your life on that day, you will always be remembered. Gone but never forgotten🧡

My thoughts are with all the families and loved ones of the lives lost on that day. I have visited port Arthur and felt the loss there xx I have also seen the wonderful gifts that come now from the Alannah and Madeline foundation. Xx

I am Thinking of all the victims, survivors and who were impacted by the Port Arthur Massacre. Thank you for the gift of the Madeline and Allannah foundation. All my love.

I saw you skip and play in the North Hobart pharmacy as your Mum watched with a quiet smile. Your Dad gave me tablets for my Dad. I saw your pretty dresses. And that is how I remember you.

Sending love and deepest condolences to everyone affected 💜 We will always remember you.

Alannah, Madeline and Nanette, love to you. Thinking of you Walter x

We will never forget you. Will always remember you on this day! 🌸

Rest in peace, love and hugs 🥰

Rip Royce Thompson great coach driver and an even personal. I so loved your smile and laugh, had many of those at coach depot in Cimitire Street

I remember this day like it was yesterday, my little girls were very similar age and it broke my heart of the events that happened that day. We hold our family a little closer and be thankful for every day as life is so precious. Blessings to all involved who gave their-love and support.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by this horrible event. They will never be forgotten

Thinking of all of the families impacted by the horrible events 30 years ago 💜 Sending love to the Mikac Family especially xxx

My words don't seem enough but I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful family Walter, and every other family that suffered a loss of loved ones in the tragedy. Thank you for your reminder not to take our family or our days for granted. Sending love and support.

In my forever thoughts.

Sending love to all whose lives were so tragically affected on this day 30 years ago.

My deepest love to the victims families, survivors and first responders who were part of Australia’s worst tragedy. Every time I visit Port Arthur I visit the Memorial Garden and sit in quiet reflection and read the names of those lost quietly in my mind. The sadness of the memorial is overwhelmingly powerful and my heart bleeds for the families of those lost quietly.

There are no words nobody can say they understand unless you have been there add an iris for me thank you xx

“What the world needs now is love” All of Australia was impacted that day. Sending loving thoughts to all, still brings tears to my eyes to think of your beautiful family Walter.

You will never be forgotten, may you all rest in peace 💖💙

We stand strong with you all. xx

They will never be forgotten. Thoughts and love to all. 💐

We stand with you and the loved ones no longer by your side. We will remember them forever and honour the foundation for turning the most horrific of circumstances in to a message of love and hope xx

Port Arthur a beautiful destination So many lives never forgotten RIP 💔

You will never be forgotten ❤️

"In a world where you can be anything, Be Kind"

To all those impacted by the tragic event at Port Arthur on this day 30 years ago, you are all forever in my thoughts and prays and always will be. I still tear up every time I look at the photo of of Walters wife Nanette and two beautiful daughters Alannah and Madeline. I trust in God that nothing ever happens like this ever again.

30 years have passed, but you are all not forgotten. Rest in peace.

Never forgotten.

Remembering those whose lives were taken and thinking of those left behind with love, care and hope.

In Loving Memory to all 💖❤️🩷

Rest in peace sweet little girls with your mummy,we will never forget you or your Dad xxx

My heart goes out to all that was affected by what happened that day, I was just 8 but I can still remember what an impact it had on all Tasmania and even Australia. Remembering all 30 years on xx

We still remember that awful day and those lives cut short- one of those days that stay with you forever. Thinking of Walter, Bridget and the Mikac family today. What has been built through the Foundation in memory of your beautiful girls, Alannah and Madeline, will help ensure that this does not happen again.

A day that is always etched in the hearts of so many. We honour all those that was lost on this extremely sad day 30 years ago and that their memories shine bright through the families and friends that hold them so close to their hearts

My heart breaks for all those impacted by this horrific tragic event. The ripple effect has been so widespread & will always be felt by those impacted. The Alannah & Madeline Foundation spreads messages of hope, love & support every day through their wonderful work.

As a 16 year old girl at the time of this tragedy, the sadness of the loss of all who died, especially Alannah and Madeline. Now as a mother of two, the heartbreak, sadness and horror I feel is indescribable. But the advocacy of Walter and Carol Loughton is so very inspiring. Thinking of all you lost loved ones so many years ago xx

Sending love and thoughts to all affected families, friends and loved ones of those lost that fateful day. Know we still care, we still remember and always strive for a better world on their behalf.

Thinking of all the friends & Families, that loss Loved One's, on that terrible day. God Bless those that were lost that day.

Dear ALANNAH, MADELINE, NANETTE n All Those that lost their lives. 30yrs have passed and not a day goes by when your not in our mind. Alannah, Madeline , Nanette your Dad/Husband is such a wonderful man who has dedicated his life to your Memory. You are loved by so many…..Eternally missed And always in our hearts.

Remembering all lives lost 30 years ago and thinking of their loved ones who remain. Sending prayers and hugs.

Our hearts broke that day for all of those beautiful souls who were lost. Thank you Walter for making our world a little safer.

Still remember this terrible day. Thinking of you all and sending love and prayers. A day we will never forget. Lives taken way too soon. Free from pain now and shining down on us watching over us. Fly high! Xx 💕

Sending my love and thinking of all who were affected by the terrible events of that day. Thank you to everyone involved in the Alannah and Madeline foundation for all the work you’ve done and continue to do. Something beautiful can come out of something so tragic

Sending support and strength to all those impacted by this terrible incident. Violent and senseless. Like this wonderful foundation may all survivors and those impacted go on to not only survive but flourish. To the first responders. Thankyou Thankyou

Remembering all the lives lost on this tragic day ! My thoughts are with everyone involved on that tragic day . May all the victims rest in eternal peace xx 🙏

Hearts and bodies still broken. The courageous ones who live on and Angels who left. Never forgotten.

Please love one another and stop the hurtful hate. We are all made with a beautiful heart and we all need to sing love songs.

Thinking of you today and sending love.

I remember that terrible day. My little girl was six. Sending love to everyone affected

Beautiful girls - we will always remember - sewn into our hearts forever

A date firmly etched in our memories and those of the families and friends of the 35 taken so soon. Always in our thoughts. Never forgotten. Forever angels in heaven 💛

Words cannot describe how devastating this day was 30 years ago. To those that lost loved ones I wish you peace and to the survivors of that terrible day you have never left our thoughts and prayers.

Never forgotten always loved.

This should never have happened, forever in our thoughts and never forgotten ❤️

30 years may have passed by so quickly for the loved ones of the 35 souls lost that day but the memory of that day stays with every Australian who felt their hearts breaking for the families involved. I have visited Port Arthur and sought out the memorial as I felt 35 people deserved to be acknowledged and given my thoughts and prayers as I stood in silence to remember them. We all need to take that time if we visit the site because they deserve to be remembered so it never happens again. Thank you ♥️♥️

You are all always in my thoughts.

Thinking of all the families at this time ! Gone but never forgotten xxxx sending love ❤️

At the time, I think most Australians wondered how we would ever recover from this terribleevent, let alone those directly affected. But we did, because people like Walter did, proving that love shines over hate and hope shines over darkness.

To all those who tragically lost their lives, and to the families who suffered unimaginable grief - we remember you.

Walter, I cannot begin to imagine the depth of the pain and grief you and your loved ones have had to endure over the last 30 years. Your strength is inspirational. Your beautiful wife and girls would be so proud of how you influenced change and made every single person in our country safer. We should all be forever thankful to you for penning that letter all those years ago. I know I am, and I have no doubt that my child will be as well one day. Thank you 🌸

I was a teen when this happened. Now as a mother to a 4 yo, this anniversary hits harder. I am going to give my daughter a big hug and kiss when she gets home today. Thinking of the victims and survivors today. Sending you peace and love.

Thinking of everyone impacted by the Port Arthur tragedy - we will never forget you x

Thinking of everyone today involved R I P To the families who lost love ones Take care and remember the good times xx

You will always be remembered for love never dies.

A day no one in Australia will ever forget, an absolute tragic occurrence. Those taken are always remembered! Sending strength sent to all those affected.

You will always be loved and never forgotten.

Dear Walter, Thinking of you today especially on this anniversary. The loss of Alannah, Madeline and your dear wife Nanette and all the other people on that day is still beyond understanding and still feeling the grief from that. Keep up your good work with the wonderful foundation. Sending love and hugs. Linda xx

I was only a kid in 1996 but I remember Port Arthur vividly and how our teachers tried to explain it to us. Thinking of all the victims, survivors and their families today and always x

To the sweetest angels 👼🏻 👼🏻 I’m so sorry this happened to you and your darling mum To the all the people who lost their lives . We will never forget you ❤️

On this anniversary, we honour those who were taken too soon, and we stand with the survivors, the loved ones, and everyone still carrying the weight of that day. Your strength, resilience, and courage will never be forgotten. May we continue to choose compassion over hate, unity over division, and kindness in the face of darkness.

I visited Port Arthur 18 months ago, I was struck by the eeriness, both from the memorial garden and the buildings and grounds. It’s such a beautiful yet desolate place. I came away feeling very grateful I could leave when a lot of others throughout its history didn’t. Yes; love and hug your nearest and dearest as often as you can.

Just at Port Arthur last Tuesday: standing at the wooden cross. The saddest part seeing so many names in one family, who die together. A beautiful designed memorial for those who die. A peacefulness in a place of horror. The courage of the men & women who were wounded. The bravest of the men and women who rescued them. Praying for all the families affected by this tragedy.

Even after all these years the unfolding events of this day are still so clear to me. I felt so many different emotions that day and still do today. To all those who lost loved ones please know you are in our thoughts and send much love to you all.

Thinking of the poor souls who lost their lives on that terrible tragic day. Thinking of their loved ones. Never, ever forgotten.

We must treasure every day, tomorrow is never a certainty. Sending much love to all the loved ones on this anniversary

No words can convey the feelings that all who were there to see the horrible aftermath of that day 30 years ago. Australia changed that day, Australians changed that day, and 30 years later on the anniversary, we feel your pain, we see your resilience in your continuing to live on after that day and we send all the love and positivity possible to everyone impacted. We send kind thoughts and never ending sympathies to everyone left behind.

Thirty years on, we remember and honour all of the precious lives who were taken too soon, as well as the families, friends, survivors, first responders, and local community who continue on. We send our love - may you feel our embrace 💛🌻

To provide a safe environment for our children is a must in today's society. The government should have tough laws for the gun control to avoid similar tragedy happening again. People who are experiencing mental problems should be taken into consideration by their family, friends and colleague and give them love and support whenever they need. A healthy and happy society is what we all need for our children and ourselves.

Darling girls and Nanette, I remember this happened just after ANZAC day, my son marched with the cadets. I remember hearing with horror and disbelief. My daughter had curly dark hair like Madeline, all I could think of was HOW could he? You are all in Gods hands now. I hope you are all together and happy and at peace. God Bless You!! ❤️

Sending love to the souls that left us on that terrible day. You live in our hearts

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you on this day. Sending love to you all, people we love are always with us in our hearts ♥️ 🙏

Never forgotten, sending love and prayers 💜

Never forgotten on my birthday and every year a prayer for the the beautiful souls lost that day For Nanette Madeline and Alannah you are never far from our hearts you beautiful angels

Forever remembered sending love to all

Reading your message today not to take your children for granted, love for granted or tomorrow fir granted has given me perspective.. No one should have had to endure what you did. Thankyou.

From such devastating loss, beautiful, selfless acts of kindness and generosity were born. Those lost will never be forgotten and thanks to Walter and the generosity of this foundation many others feel loved and safe. Never forgotten 🌸

We remember you sweet girls and your mumma today and every day.

Walter you are doing amazing work keeping the memory alive of your 3 beautiful girls and helping others at the same time. I wish you health & happiness always & extend that to all the other families also affected on that tragic day xxx

Remembering today the lives lost at Port Arthur, and holding space for the families and community who continue to carry this grief. May their memories be honoured not just in words, but in the way we look after one another—with empathy, patience, and care. Gone, but never forgotten. 🤍

Always in my heart and thoughts all the beautiful lives lost on this heartbreaking day 30 years ago. Strength and love to the families of the lost loved ones. I think of Alannah & Madeline as they were the same age as my two sons at the time. Walter to lose three of your family is such a horrific tragedy. Rest easy beautiful souls 🩵💗

Thirty years later, the memory of that day remains clear. I still remember the shock of seeing the news break on television and the immediate, overwhelming need to pray for everyone affected. May they always be remembered. God bless.

Thank you Walter, for turning your unbelievable grief into a positive for young children. To all who lost their loved ones, who were injured, first responders, or who were involved in any way, may you feel the love of our nation. ❤️

Forever Loved. 💜

Today and everyday my heart aches for the loss of so many beautiful, treasured lives. To the families, I can never imagine the pain you go through everyday. I hope my message and others help just a little bit. Please know you are never alone. ♥️

Nothing has stuck with me as much as the horror of that day. Special loving thoughts to all those directly impacted especially Walter for losing his entire family. Those little girls make beautiful angels, but they should be here enjoying their 30's.

To forever acknowledge this date and the beautiful place where such tragedy took place is to honour those whose futures were so cruelly taken. It is to remember life's fragility and to extend love and compassion to all forever scarred. My thoughts are with you. x

Today we remember the innocent people killed and injured in this terrible event. We should also celebrate their lives and not let this tragedy define who they were. Love to them and their families and friends who they left behind. Never to be forgotten.💐

Fly high .. you're remembered by all you're loved ones and more

Thank you Walter, for turning your utter grief into a positive. The strength you have shown is remarkable. To all who suffered that day and still today, I send my love. RIP. 💜

Thinking of the families, friends and loved ones that were affected by this event, especially today. Sending prayers.

Three beautiful Angels 😇🩷😇🩷😇🩷in God's garden which includes irises I'm sure. Precious memories of your beloved family will remain in your heart, Walter 🙏🙏🙏. I support your wonderful foundation and thank you for bringing it into being when dealing with your unimaginablle loss. God bless you🙏. To those other precious lives lost, the first responders, families and all others involved- my thoughts are with you sending gentle caring hugs🤗🤗 and continuing prayers for your hearts 🙏🙏

Today we pause to remember the 35 innocent lives lost in the Port Arthur massacre—a day that forever changed Australia. Thirty-five people who were someone’s whole world… mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, friends. Thirty-five stories that should have continued, dreams that should have been lived, laughter that should still be heard. It’s hard to comprehend the depth of loss, the silence left behind, and the ripple effect that tragedy sent through families, communities, and the entire nation. At Port Arthur Historic Site, a place meant for history and reflection, unimaginable heartbreak unfolded. And yet, from that darkness, Australia found unity, compassion, and the strength to ensure those lives were not lost in vain. Today, we remember them—not just for how they were taken, but for who they were. We honour their memory by holding our loved ones a little closer, by choosing kindness, and by never forgetting. Gone, but never forgotten. Always in our hearts. 🤍

30 years ago today your lives changed for the worst. Alannah, Madeline & Nanette's memory lives on through their Dad & Husband's and how strong you have been in this time.

R I P , You will never be forgotten. Love from Lorraine and family Liverpool UK xx

Never forgotten

A peaceful garden to commemorate Walter Mikel’s wife, Nanette, and their two daughters, Alannah and Madeline. A living memorial to the courage, bravery and compassion shown by the community of Port Arthur, all the medical responders, the police service and the families of those who passed so tragically.

Remembering today all those caught up in this tragedy 30 years ago. Your lives were forever changed. I hope you gain solace with all the good people of Australia sending you love and continued healing.

30 years on, still brings tears to my eyes. The poor people who lost their lives for no reason, and to the survivors who live with the trauma every day.

I wasn’t alive during the events of Port Arthur, but I have learned about it and I pay my respects to all of those victims who were tragically killed and I send my love and support to the people who still carry memories from that day. Rest in peace all the victims who lost their lives on that day and thank you Walter for saving so many lives and protecting children from violence. xx

We were just at the Port Arthur Memorial Gardens and paid our respects to the victims of this terrible tragedy. We will never forget. All our love to all the families and first responders.

To be never forgotten. To be always loved. Simple little message from me, but it is heartfelt ♥️ 💖 💓 to you all who lost loved ones, my heart is going out to you all. Bless 🙌🏼 Live your best life for those who are not here to live theirs. 💐

May we never forget all the lives that were tragically lost and may we continue to do all that we can to keep our world safe.

I remember this tragic day and send all my love and thoughts to the family and friends of everyone affected, especially these 2 beautiful girls. May you forever rest in peace and love.

Always remembered.

Thank you for all you do. Sending you love and support on this hard day. Find comfort in knowing we remember them and will keep honouring their memory.

Every single one of us remembers this tragic day and we hope the love and strength sent to you then has endured and kept you safe these last thirty years. It is a day we will never forget. Please take care and continue to live with your three loves in your heart, as we collectively hold space for all of you xxxx

Rest in love.

Your beautiful young children and wife are not forgotten. I'm happy to support your foundation, stay strong ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

30 years is a long time to some, but to those who remain behind, it seems like only yesterday. Fly high angels. You were all taken when you should have been able to go home after an enjoyable day out. May you never be forgotten.

My heart aches for those that live with the pain of that day 30 years on and counting. Time will not heal the pain as the pain represents the love known and felt for those who lives were taken. The resilience shown by all those involved in this tragedy shows that darkness will never overcome the light!!

Sending hugs, love and prayers to all who lost loved ones at Port Arthur. Let us all love our neighbours, family, friends and strangers. Spend every day up lifting each other.

Forever in our thoughts

Such a sad tragic event. Holding all those affected close to my heart with so much love. Let us all learn to love more and to be more kind to everyone we meet so that we contribute to making our world a better and more peaceful place to live.

Thinking of you all today. You will always be remembered 💜

Never forgotten. Thinking of you always. Thankful for you, Walter and your courage to make change happen. ❤️

I pray that all those affected can truly feel the genuine love, support, and strength of the rest of Australia. You are all etched in our hearts and minds. xo

Never forgotten. Bless them all 💔❤️

The pain and loss will always be there for the families of the victims of Port Arthur, I send my love and hope for the future knowing how the Alannah and Madeline Foundation has and continues to support so many children.

The.victims of this horrible and unfathomable event and their families will never be forgotten. Three of the victims were from my community in Northern NSW - Helene & Robbie Saltzmann and Jim Pollard. So tragic.

Dear Walter, I sincerely grieve the loss of your precious wife and beautiful daughters. I am genuinely praying for you & thanking God for strengthening you & enabling you to keep moving forward all these years. As one who loves children and family, I can't imagine the emotional pain you have endured, yet propelled you to initiate the Gun Law and the Alannah & Madeline Foundation. I know the other victims' families would be grateful & encouraged by this meaningful expression to assist with overcoming grief and offering support to future families & generations. I want to support this Foundation continuously because my heart is very committed to the protection of innocent children. May you be comforted by the good work being achieved through the Foundation. I love Irises and they now have an extra meaning to me. God bless you Walter.

Today is an ever present opportunity to remember, to show empathy & feel like I can contribute to this heartfelt worthy cause. Hugs to you Walter, & keep striving forward. Lynette ❤️🤗

We spend time in Port Arthur quite often and are reminded every time of what families went through and the loss they still feel. It seems incongruous that such a seemingly peaceful place witnessed such devastation of lives 30 years ago.

Still in our thoughts 30 years on 💐

Never forgotten 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

I stand with all the victims and families and everyone affected by this senseless tragedy. You are all in my heart and prayers 🙏 ❤️

To all those who were affected by this awful tragedy may God bless you and your families with love, laughter and peace. May this senseless crime never be repeated. I hope that the Port Arthur Memorial Garden provides comfort and strength to all the survivors.

30 Years later the Nation remembers every single one of you and your families. We remember what we were doing at the moment we heard the tragic news of your suffering; our hearts broke when we heard of each individual's story, how many families would forever be affected by one person's actions. I send my love to you all and know you will never be forgotten

I was in Port Arthur with my daughter and son in January 2025 and I just can't imagine something happening to them then, like it did to Alannah and Madeline. I take Walters words to heart - hold your loved ones close as tomorrow is not a given. Sending love to all those are dealing with incredible grief, trauma and loss due to this terrible terrible incident 30 years ago. I'm sure it's still as raw today as the day it happened.

Thinking about the 35 lives lost so tragically, May their memories live on forever.

Forever cherished, never to be forgotten

Dear Walter , Your courage since the overwhelming tragedy at Port Arthur has been inspiring .Your commitment to reach out to the community on behalf of others who lost loved ones , and to give practical help to children and sufferers of violence , shows a huge generosity of spirit. The back packs for children are very symbolic that we are sharing the load but also the hope in the future . Thank you reminding us how to show humanity every day .

Port Arthur happened three years before I was born, but I have been deeply moved by the stories of those who died, those who survived, those who helped, and those who lost their loved ones. I am sending lots of love and light to everyone whose lives changed that tragic day.

Remembering & honouring the 35 lives lost, the survivors, first responders and all those affected by this day, 30 years ago. So grateful for the legacy that has been created through the Alannah & Madeleine Foundation to keep our children safe from violence. Love & Light to all those affected 💜

Dearest Walter and to the friends and families of Port Arthur, no amount of time passed can replace the 35 lives lost. But we continue to remember them, never taking our families for granted, and we will continue to work to build a nation where every person is safe from violence. Sending my thoughts and prayers x

Today, I want to take a moment to remember the lives lost and the families forever changed. I’m especially thinking of Alannah and Madeline — two beautiful young lives taken far too soon, who will always be remembered and forever remain angels in the hearts of so many. To Walter, your strength in the face of unimaginable loss is deeply moving. The legacy you’ve built in their names continues to make a meaningful difference, turning profound grief into protection, education, and hope for future generations. Today, we remember, we honour, and we will never forget.

To all the fallen, their families and friends; and to the first responders and witnesses - I am so sorry for your hurt and pain. My thoughts are with you.

We should never forget this forever in our hearts 💕

I'm so sorry for the terrible loss of Alannah, Madeline, Nanette and all of the victims of the Port Arthur tragedy. As a mother of two beautiful little girls I pledge to follow and live by Walter's wise advice to not take a single moment for granted

Words alone cannot express the sadness I feel every time I think of Nanette, Alannah and Madeline on that day. Out of tragedy, everyday heroes may arise and Walter is that to me. A beacon of hope through the dark. Keep up your great work Walter- we are behind you all the way.

They are Always remembered Never forgotten 💜💜💜💜

There are no words that can bring comfort to your broken heart Walter, only the memories that you are holding tightly. Your angels are with you always "Until we meet again..." We think about you always We talk about you still. You have never been forgotten, and you never will. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain. To walk and guide us through our lives Until we meet again... Take care Walter. Yolunda and Johanna. xxxx

30 years ago we were all changed forever. My deepest sympathy to all those who lost their loved ones on this tragic day. To the first responders I hope you found some peace.

Sending most heartfelt love and support for the families and loved ones of victims. I was particularly emotionally impacted at the time as my 2 sons were 6 & 3 (the ages of Madeline and Alannah) and also I was the same age as Nanette their mother. It seemed so close to home for me. I could not begin to imagine the grief Walter went thru, as well of course of other relatives of victims. My husband and I visited Port Arthur last month, on a Sunday afternoon, and stood at the Memorial Garden and the old cafe reading the names and tributes. It is such a moving place….

Never ever forgotten xxx

My love, support and prayers especially on this anniversary to you and all who lost loved ones and were impacted by the terrible events on that day. I appreciate how your loss of your girls is still as real as it was 30 years ago but know their spirit lives in the wonderful meaningful way your organisation has made a difference to the lives of children since and ongoing.

Thinking of all those who lost their life 30 years ago. Love and strength to those who have missed you. This was a tragedy beyond words. x

Remembering those who tragically lost their lives on this day, 30 years ago. Rest in peace, may God hold you in his loving arms and bring comfort to those who were left behind.

Walter your strength to change this tragedy into a legacy is immeasurable. Remembering all the lives lost, families and loved ones affected and thanks to all first responders on the day. We mourn with you.

Walter your story of survival after such violence is beyond admirable and has honoured your girls and kept their memory alive. Thinking of all the victims and their families today. Xx

Thanking of all the families who lost their love ones on this day and too all the emergency services who helped all those who were injured. Thinking of all the survivors who helped those who were injured my you give yourself a time to reflect and do something special for yourself. To Walter may you experience all the love that people have for you and your new family in remembering your beautiful daughters and you wife .

We remember you all

From unfathomable loss, their memories continue with each child whose life has been changed through the work you do: especially with grown ups to challenge them to create a better world.

My heart is with this beautiful family, whose amazing legacy shines on so brightly, both through the work of the foundation and through advocacy on gun control. Nanette, Alannah and Madeline - you are so precious and we will always remember you and wrap our arms around your incredible husband and father, Walter. I am thinking of all those affected by this tragedy and send all my love.

It is hard to believe that this shocking tragedy happened thirty years ago. You lost your wife and two daughters and you never get over that. I hope you and other families who have lost loved ones , have used this tragedy , to commit yourselves to being the best people you can be , by cherishing the new relationships you have formed , as well as those you loved up to and prior to Port Arthur 30 years ago.

The beautiful victims & loved ones will never be forgotten ❤️

We will never forget you and all the lives lost that day,and the lasting impact for those dealing with the aftermath xxxxx

Rest assured you will not be forgotten, today tomorrow and all the days that follow. May your loved ones be filled with comfort, hope and love.

Though words however gentle cannot take your loss away. May kind thoughts and love comfort you on this day. Thinking of all affected by this senseless tragedy.

I was living in Tasmania, on the West Coast at the time of this tragedy. I could not, in my mind imagine it. Much love and comfort to all of the victims and survivors families and anyone else involved.

Tears flow as I remember this terrible tragedy, the loss of 35 innocent lives, and heartbreak for so many. Thirty years is my youngest daughter's lifetime, I thank God every day for her and pray I will never experience such a nightmare.

Forever in our thoughts, those 35 precious souls will never be forgotten. Sending love to all those who are missing their loved ones xx

30 years feels like yesterday. Nobody will ever forget that day, where they were, what they were doing and the impact this tragedy had on every single Tasmanian. We were then, we are now, and we will always be by your side. Remembering your beautiful girls and all those lives that were cut short and the ones who were there in any capacity on this tragic day. We stand together with you x

Thinking of all the families, survivors and first responders 30 years on. It may be 30 years but the horrors of that day live in so many people. From a first responders daughter who is not only proud but thankful to still have her father here ❤️

Let us always remember those who were lost, those who came to their side and those whose grief will never be gone ❤️💙❤️💙❤️

May all those who are suffering grief from this tragedy, be assured there are many people who love and care for you all

This terrible event changed Australia. What happened to Walter Mikac was beyond what a human being should have to bear. Losing his beloved wife and two children was so tragic. He has done such an incredible job with the foundation he established to remember his two daughters and to help children impacted by violence. I often support the Alannah and Madeline Foundation by making donations and sharing social media content across several platforms about the wonderful work they do. I like to think that the small part I play makes a difference. Thinking of all those scarred by that day 30 years ago, including victims, first responders, family and friends.

My deepest sympathy to all those who lost loved ones and those who were involved in this horrific tragedy. My thanks to Walter Mikac and his foundation. To Walter for his integrity, his dedication and and the inspiration he had to remember annd to act to provide support and awareness of the impact of this violence on our communities. Also thanks to those involved in the work of this foundation.

Focus on the memories that cannot be tainted. Rejoice in the lives that were pure and unjustly taken. Honour and remember the 35 souls that will never be forgotten.

Walter, your love of Nanette, Alannah and Madeline continues to grow love and protection for more children. Thinking of you today and sending you a virtual flower too, hugs. Thank you for all you are doing, Helen.

Walter, your message tears out our hearts. Yet it is impossible to understand the true extent of the pain and hurt you have borne and survived. And beyond that, you have given to Australia a foundation that has helped thousands of vulnerable young children. Thank you. Stay strong. You are still surrounded by much love.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His Face shine upon you and give you peace.

Thank you Walter and all those who have continued to live courageously and productively after such a tragedy. I continue to support the Foundation you have set up to help children live normal lives. ❤️❤️

When innocents die all the good people cry. To those who are left shattered, know that we also know how much their lives mattered. XO

The horror stay with us. Walter's strength shines through. Thinking of all the victims and those that loved them.

They will never be forgotten XOXO

In loving memory of my dear friends, Helene and Robert Salzmann, I miss you very much and hold fond memories of great times together. To all who lost their lives and those forever impacted by this tragedy you are in my thoughts with love.

This still just brings me to tears when I see those two beautiful girls and think of all those people who lost their lives on that day. Thinking of everyone on this 30th anniversary xo

We share your pain, it will never go away. We will always remember. With love.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time

We have been a volunteer for AMF a few times and fully respect the loss of all that died that tragic day. Your strength and passion to move forward in such a positive way, to make change to gun laws and fight for your family each and everyday so that children will be supported by your foundation is something i am so proud of at every opportunity. The life you have built Walter and also those families that had loss have built is backed by strength and love of those surrounding you. A reminder to always be thankful and live each day.

All ways thinking of you all , and courage and hope to the family and friends left behind the one day you’ll all meet again.

We remember each precious life taken on this day 30 years ago.. May their memories bring comfort to all those impacted by the tragedy. We whisper their names today and speak fondly of them so they are never forgotten.

Never forgotten ❤️❤️❤️

Love and thoughts sent not just today but every day

I am a Pharmacist in NSW and was married on 27th April 1996. The day after my wedding has been forever burned into my memory for the sadness and grief that I felt for all the families, but particularly for you Walter. Xxx

So sorry this happened. Sending love and light to the families of all the victims of this tragic occurrence. May we remember them always and do our best to make sure something like this never happens again ❤️

Your loss was so great and yet you achieved a remarkable thing by writing to John Howard to reinforce the need for gun restrictions. I support your foundation and remember your girls and wife as I make a donation. Thank you for your work. Best wishes and love.

My husband & I visited Port Arthur on our honeymoon in 1996 just one month before this absolute tragedy that changed many people's lives deeply from that moment on. It's a reminder to us all to be daily thankful for our precious family & friends.

No words will ever express the sadness felt for you and your family, and everyone impacted by this tragic event. Hoping for love and light for the future. 💗

Dear Walter, you suffered the most immense lost but you continued to live a life full of grace and honoured your family in the most extraordinary way. Remembering your girls today on this anniversary

May Alannah, Madeline, Nanette and all the lives lost on that terrible day rest in peace. So much love x

I can't imagine the pain you felt and are still feeling at the loss of your beautiful family. I pray that you find some joy in your life. Thankyou for your brave approach to life and I pray for your continuing strength.

Dear Walter, I always remember you and your beautiful little family - also read your book. Such an absolute tragedy. I will forever remember all those whose lives were lost and all the families left behind.