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Dear All,
I would like to encourage you all to join me at 11:00am tomorrow (Wednesday) to observe the Two-Minute Silence that will remember and honour the service and sacrifice of those in our Armed Forces both past and present. As champions of Remembrance, even in these unprecedented times, the Legion is responsible along with our partners, to ensure that we continue to pass on the torch of Remembrance to our next generation.
In the year that marked 75 years since VE Day and VJ Day, we will remember the contribution of every member of our Armed Forces who stepped up to defend our way of life then, and those who continue to do so today, whatever the threat. We all have a role in ensuring that the unique contributions of our Armed Forces is not forgotten and that we continue to honour all those who have served on our behalf to bring us the free and peaceful society we live in today.
If you would like to watch a Service of Remembrance, the National Arboretum, Lichfield, will be broadcasting their Armistice Day service live from the iconic Armed Forces Memorial. This can be viewed via the Legion’s Facebook or YouTube sites.
So let’s pause together at 11.00am. Whether you choose to observe the Two-Minute Silence on your front doorstep, mute your phones or close your laptop/monitor off, for just two minutes, let’s pay our respects to the Armed Forces community and all they have given, and lost, for us.
Best regards,
Una Cleminson BEM
National Chairman, Royal British Legion