D-Day Anniversary honoured by Assembly

On the 75^th anniversary of D-Day, the London Assembly today put on record its thanks to all service and civilian personnel who were lost or injured in the fight against facism.

Len Duvall AM, who proposed the motion said:

“On the 75^th anniversary of D-Day, we remember how British and Commonwealth forces, joined by American and European allies, launched an unimaginably brave and unyielding campaign that would help to secure victory over the evil forces of fascism and totalitarianism, leading to the end the Second World War in Europe.

“It is also important that we do not forget the efforts of those who served on the home front to support the campaign, from the docks to the munitions factories.

“Today, with immense gratitude, we also remember the sacrifices that have been made by the men and women of Armed Forces Community, with many giving their lives to protect our country and ensure a lasting peace to be enjoyed by future generations”.

The full text of the motion is:

Today marks the 75^th anniversary of D-Day, when allied forces embarked on a campaign that would lead to the end of the Second World War in Europe and the defeat of fascism and totalitarianism.

In line with the Assembly’s commitment under the Armed Forces covenant to recognise and remember the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces Community, particularly those whose lives were lost or were injured, this Assembly puts on record its thanks to all those service and civilian personnel who secured the relative peace Europe has seen for over 75 years.