The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has immediately joined along with members of the Armed Forces, the London Meeting and the Metropolis Corridor department of the British Legion to honour, have a good time and pay tribute to the UK’s servicemen and girls forward of Saturday’s Nationwide Armed Forces Day.
The 14th annual flag elevating ceremony occurred outdoors Metropolis Corridor this morning with music carried out by Her Majesty’s Royal Marines CTCRM. This was the primary Armed Forces Day ceremony to happen at Metropolis Corridor’s new location on the Royal Docks.
The Mayor was joined by representatives from throughout the Armed Forces: Rear Admiral Donald Doull CBE; Brigadier Andrew Wright MBE; Air Commodore Ian Tolfts OBE; Commander Andrew Swain MBE RN, Chief of Workers; and Petty Officer Cadet Sahoo from Croydon Sea Cadet Unit.
There have been additionally attendees from London College Royal Navy unit, HMS President, Royal Navy HQ London and East England, and the Royal Marines Band Service.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, mentioned, “Armed Forces Day supplies an vital alternative for us to point out our assist for the women and men who make up the Armed Forces neighborhood – from at the moment serving troops to Service households, veterans and cadets.
“We owe a substantial amount of gratitude to those courageous men and women who’ve devoted their lives to defending our pursuits around the globe, selling peace, delivering support, tackling drug smugglers, offering safety and combating terrorism. It’s an honour to affix collectively to pay tribute to their service and bravado.”
Chair of the London Meeting, Dr Onkar Sahota AM added, “For the 14th yr, we elevate the flag at Metropolis Corridor immediately to reveal assist for our Armed Forces and respect for all who serve, forward of Armed Forces Day. We now have lengthy appreciated the contribution of serving personnel, veterans and navy households to our metropolis and our communities.
“Up to now few months, we now have sadly been reminded of the worldwide significance of our Armed Forces, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They’re an important power within the world combat for peace and safety, and to this finish they play an vital position in combating terrorism and delivering support.
“We are going to have a good time with them on Saturday and can all the time be thankful for their work and dedication to retaining us and others protected.”
