. ''The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war,no matter how justified,shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation'' --George Washington--
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Prince Harry Opens Field Of Remembrance
Prince Harry has opened the first Remembrance Field dedicated to men and women in the Armed Forces killed during the conflict in Afghanistan.Up to 35,000 crosses will be planted within the grounds of Lydiard Park near Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, each with a dedicated message to commemorate the 342 men and women killed in Afghanistan since the conflict began in 2001.
The Prince planted his own Remembrance Cross in the Royal British Legion Wootton Bassett Field of Remembrance after meeting service personnel taking part in a March for Honourto London. See video
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