Drone_pilot
06-11-07, 10:56
More than 200 veterans are marking the 25th anniversary of the Falklands
War by returning to the islands.
The week-long trip will include battlefield visits and ceremonies to honour the
255 UK servicemen who died.
Although anniversary ceremonies were held in June, this pilgrimage - timed to
coincide with Remembrance Sunday - is seen as more personal and poignant.
The veterans will be spending the trip in accommodation offered by islanders,
as way of thanks for being liberated.
Among the group will be 70 former servicemen who have suffered
psychological problems since the conflict.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7080263.stm)
War by returning to the islands.
The week-long trip will include battlefield visits and ceremonies to honour the
255 UK servicemen who died.
Although anniversary ceremonies were held in June, this pilgrimage - timed to
coincide with Remembrance Sunday - is seen as more personal and poignant.
The veterans will be spending the trip in accommodation offered by islanders,
as way of thanks for being liberated.
Among the group will be 70 former servicemen who have suffered
psychological problems since the conflict.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7080263.stm)