Sunday, June 27, 2010

Celebrating Armed Forces Day

Thousands Take To The Streets To Mark Armed Forces Day -- The Telegraph

In glorious sunshine Britain paid joyful tribute to the cream of its military on Saturday as thousands took to the streets to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

In the shadow of the Millennium Centre in Cardiff, where the main parade was held, veterans of World War Two, the Falklands War and soldiers who have served in Afghanistan marched side-by-side; age and youth united by pride in service to their country.

A 50,000 strong crowd lined the route from Cardiff Castle to Cardiff Bay to watch more than 200 march past, led by HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in an open topped Rolls-Royce.

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Update: Salute the heroes: Prince Charles leads tribute to Services on Armed Forces Day -- The Daily Mail

My Comment: Sorry .... I am a day late. But .... better late than never.

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