Yesterday the
Royal British Legion launched their 2017 Poppy Appeal, and I would like to
encourage you to support the appeal and wear your poppies with pride!
This year’s
campaign is called Rethink Remembrance, with
an emphasis on recognising not only the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces of
the past, but also by today’s generation. With this year marking the 100th
anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele, wearing a poppy and supporting the
Royal British Legion honours the memory of those who lost their lives in past
conflicts, whilst also remembering servicemen and women who have made huge sacrifices in
more recent conflicts like Afghanistan and all of those who still work, not always in combat but in peacekeeping and humanitarian projects.
The Royal British
Legion supports members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force,
veterans and their families, who need help because of injury, illness,
bereavement or other forms of hardship. Their annual Poppy Appeal is dedcicated
to improving their lives and remembering the fallen.
As Remembrance
Sunday approaches, I hope that you will join me in proudly wearing a poppy and
remembering our veterans, servicemen and women.
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk
