To also honour the men and women from the villages above (whoever they may be) who served post 1947 whos names for whatever reason have been lost in time.

And to duly remember all those from whatever arm of service or nationality of the Commonwealth Forces, who served at the military establishments created within the villages of Lathom & Burscough from 1914 to 1997.

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We are proud supporters of both Help For Heroes & Royal British Legion,

fully endorsing their values and intentions.

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It is not the serviceman who maketh war on other nations, but the political leaders who send them forth. They go not in anger, but with stedfastness, determination & resolve to do as ordered. We as a nation owe much to our men and women who serve these elected leaders, past and present. Those who in government that are privaliged to ’lead’ or in years past have ’led’, how many would contemplate what they ask others to do ?

 

· Recent years has shown an upsurge in apropiate patriotism and appreciative respect of those who serve. However it is regretable that has only been achieved in coincidence  with significant loss, both in human life and a drastic toll of minds and limbs.

 

The measure of patriotism & respect combined with appreciation of our armed forces, of what they do and why, should not be the result of numerous images of sorrowing families lining the main street of Wotton Basset. Perhaps that is an indication of the lack of education in our young relative to the proud history of this nation.

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