FVCS HISTORY GROUP VJ DAY 80th ANNIVERSARY EVENT AUGUST 15TH
6.30PM in in Old Rectory Gardens, Felpham, PO22 7EB
6.30pm – brief introduction and thanks
Followed by –
Reading of contemporary poem – Elizabeth Godfrey
Anthem – St Mary’s Choir
Reading from a contemporary source (by Arthur Titherington) – Mike Harding
Unveiling introduced by Lizzie Mickery. Performed by Roger Brooks, Sarah Hodgson, Eileen Lord – whose fathers fought in the Forgotten War
Exhortation – spoken by David Hewings RAFA 381
The Last Post – Bugler
2 Minutes Silence
Reveille – Bugler
The Kohima – spoken by David Hewings RAFA 381
Event ends
“Poignant, reflective with a wonderful balance of sentiment and respect. So many congratulations to you and all of the History Group for creating such a special remembrance for VJ day…
Never been prouder of the village.”