Phase two of filming started today with a visit to the National Memorial Centre near Litchfield. A vast area of ground set aside to remember people who have given their lives in service; be that in the forces the Police, Fire Service, etc.
Tucked away towards the outskirts is a small little memorial to those who fell during the Dhofar Campaign. We laid a wreath from us and a Poppy for the relative of a Flight Lieutenant who was unable to make it to the memorial herself.
The spectacle, if spectacle is the right word, is the hugh memorial erected for all those who have fallen in combat since the end of World War Two. It was shocking to me how many people have been killed since then. More haunting however is the outer side of the walls are left blank...for those who have yet to be killed. That thought left me with a chill.
Together we found several names of British soldiers, and pilots who died in the Dhofar Campaign.
Campbell MRA
Taylor TEF
Ramsden DER
Labalabat BEM
Tobin TPA
Wright PR
Drybanski MJ
Handyside BG
Loid C
Loid C
The site is beautiful, and a tribute worthy to those who gave their lives in service.
If you haven't already donated - please buy a Poppy. It helps not only service men and women who are injured but also their families.
You can donate quickly and easily by following this link.
"When You Go Home,
Tell Them Of Us And Say,
For Their Tomorrow,
We Gave Our Today"
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