Mid Sussex MP backs call to mark VE Day

Mims Davies, is supporting call for commemoration for the entire Second World War generation on the 75th Anniversary of VE Day.

At 11am on May 8 the Legion is encouraging people across all generations and communities to take part in a national moment of Remembrance and pause for a two minute silence.

Alongside commemoration events on May 8, The Royal British Legion has developed a VE Day learning pack which is available online.

Designed for seven to 14-year-olds the pack includes first-hand accounts from the Second World War generation, veteran interviews and range of activities to allow families to explore and commemorate VE Day together.

Mims Davies MP said: “I’m so proud to be supporting the Royal British Legion and the VE Day Commemorations. The Second World War Generation gave so much for the freedom we enjoy today and I want to pay personal thanks to them all.

“I would encourage all constituents in Mid Sussex to take part in the two minutes silence on the 8th May and to learn more about VE day too. The Legion have produced an informative learning pack which could make for a useful history lesson during lockdown!”

The Royal British Legion’s assistant director of commemorative events, Bob Gamble OBE, added: “As we face some of the most challenging times since the Second World War, now more than ever it is important to unite in recognition of people’s service to the nation, just as communities did 75 years ago.

“There is no right or wrong way to take part in the silence at 11am, some people may wish to stand at their windows or step outside their front door, but we hope that individuals and families across the UK will embrace the opportunity to share in a national moment of reflection. Then later on weinvite people to open their windows wide and join us to celebrate and give thanks as we singalong to Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime classic, We’ll Meet Again, which has added poignancy in the current circumstances.”

There are many parallels between the struggles of the Second World War and the current situation, he added.

Bob said :”As we mark 75 years since Victory in Europe, we look to our Second World War generation to learn from their experiences, and the Legion continues our critical work to protect them from the threat we currently face.”

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