Righting Wrongs: A Day of Dignity for Harlow

A very special afternoon. At the Netteswell Memorial Garden in School Lane, there was a remarkable ceremony - covered by the BBC - to mark the building of the new memorial to fallen soldiers who had died in action since the Second World War. It is a tribute to Harlow British Legion and Harlow Council that they ensured the Memorial was built.

For too long at Remembrance Services, only the names of those in action before or in the Second World War have been read out. In future, all those who have passed away since 1945 will be included. This wrong has now been put right.

It was very moving to see the families of the fallen, lay tributes to their loved ones. Many local residents also attended the event to show their support.

It was a day of Remembrance for our braved armed forces and a day of dignity for Harlow.

We shall never forget.

P.S. I learnt today that 1966 is the only year since 1939 where no member of the armed forces died in action.