Unveiling day
25 April, 2022 – 10:03 pmUnveiling the War memorial
What an amazing and emotional day. When I arrived early the stone had already had it’s box removed which left me to give the stone a quick wash.
After a brief introduction by the mayor the flag was removed by two of the local school children.
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A cornet player played the last post and after 2 minutes silence he then played the revaille.
The school children sang, the vicar blessed the memorial, poppy seeds were scattered and wreaths were laid.
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There was a wonderful turnout including representatives from the Royal British legion and my family travelled from Kent to see my work being unveiled.
I had put my everything into this carving and everyone loved it.
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I don’t think I will ever get over the pride I feel knowing that I created this.