Gwenda Thomas AM today supported the celebrations for Armed Forces Day with members of the Pontardawe branches of the Royal British Legion and Royal Air Force Association by flying the Welsh Dragon and the Union Jack outside her constituency office in Pontardawe. The Mayor of Pontardawe, Emlyn Williams and the President of the British Legion Branch, David Robert Joseph Williams was also present along with representatives from the army, navy and air force.
A whole host of events have been planned around the country to recognise the dedication of HM Armed Forces, past, present and future on Saturday 27th June.
For the last 3 years, the nation as come together on 27th June to celebrate Veterans’ Day and to build on this success and by public demand, from 2009 the day will also celebrate and recognise the men and women still serving in our Armed Forces, regular and reserve, as well as our young cadets.
‘This is a fantastic way for us to show our appreciation to all the members of our superb Armed Forces. It must also be stressed that there are many ways in which we can support them 365 days a year, not just on Armed Forces Day. My constituents can offer help by becoming involved in service and service related charities, by supporting troops on operations and supporting wounded personnel,’ advised Mrs. Thomas.
Mrs. Thomas stressed, ‘In these difficult times, it is important that we show our Armed Forces posted all over the world, that they are not forgotten and that their service to our country and vulnerable communities globally is being celebrated back home.’
Information and links to these organisations including the Army and RAF Benevolent Funds, the Christmas Box Scheme which supplied over 24,000 boxes in 2008, Help for Heroes, Combat Stress and the Royal British Legion, can be found on the Armed Forces Website, http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/ .
A whole host of events have been planned around the country to recognise the dedication of HM Armed Forces, past, present and future on Saturday 27th June.
For the last 3 years, the nation as come together on 27th June to celebrate Veterans’ Day and to build on this success and by public demand, from 2009 the day will also celebrate and recognise the men and women still serving in our Armed Forces, regular and reserve, as well as our young cadets.
‘This is a fantastic way for us to show our appreciation to all the members of our superb Armed Forces. It must also be stressed that there are many ways in which we can support them 365 days a year, not just on Armed Forces Day. My constituents can offer help by becoming involved in service and service related charities, by supporting troops on operations and supporting wounded personnel,’ advised Mrs. Thomas.
Mrs. Thomas stressed, ‘In these difficult times, it is important that we show our Armed Forces posted all over the world, that they are not forgotten and that their service to our country and vulnerable communities globally is being celebrated back home.’
Information and links to these organisations including the Army and RAF Benevolent Funds, the Christmas Box Scheme which supplied over 24,000 boxes in 2008, Help for Heroes, Combat Stress and the Royal British Legion, can be found on the Armed Forces Website, http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/ .
(Sent to the Press - 26.6.2009)
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