5 July 2010

Today I attended Selly Oak Constuency's third annual Veterans’ Day.

Over 100 veterans came to the event, took part in the parade and then had lunch with students from the school.

We have a debt of gratitude to repay to all these Veterans who gave so much for our way of life. Each year, in conjunction with Swanshurst School, I organise this event to ensure that my local Veterans are thanked the way they ought to be.

It also gives students a valuable opportunity to talk to people about a way of life which is almost incomprehensible to them. It reminds us how lucky we are and what might have been if people like those at the event today had not stood firm.

Obviously these events rely on everyone in the community pitching in and I’d like to thank the Round Table and TESCO for their generous sponsorship. Today’s event has been a great success.