People are encouraged to attend this year’s Armed Forces Day Service, organised by Royal British Legion Hailsham & District branch to commemorate those who have sacrificed their lives in the armed forces and civilian members of Britain and the Commonwealth who also lost their lives.
The Town Mayor will join fellow councillors and representatives from the Armed Forces, their families, veterans and local organisations for a commemoration service to be held at the Hailsham War Memorial on Sunday 23rd June at 10.45am. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to attend the service and show their support those who sacrificed their lives during the two world wars and other conflicts.
The public is asked to assemble at the war memorial at around 10.30am on the day.
Town Clerk John Harrison said, “We should all give our support if we can for the Royal British Legion Service and remember those who have given their service – and in many cases, their lives to our country.”
“Be they veterans of past conflicts or servicemen and women currently on operations or preparing for an upcoming deployment, we owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude and the two events being held will be fitting tributes to them.”
For more information on the Armed Forces Week celebrations taking place around the country, and how you can take part, visit www.armedforcesday.org.uk.
Terry Hall, Communications Officer
Hailsham Town Council, Market Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AE
Telephone: 01323 841702 | Email: terry.hall@hailsham-tc.gov.uk