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Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and Society

Proceeding contribution from Lord Beamish (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 November 2020. It occurred during Debate on Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and Society.

I agree with my hon. Friend. I have had the privilege of visiting the Falkland Islands on several occasions. We could ask anyone who goes to, for example, San Carlos and sits in the cemetery there. There is no more spiritual place in the world that I have been in terms of the honour and dedication given to those individuals for whom it is their last resting place.

Today is about reflection and keeping the memory of those individuals’ lives; it is about making sure we do not forget them. It is also important to remember what our servicemen and women are doing today on our behalf to preserve the way of life which we wake up every morning and take for granted, but we know is incredibly fragile in the very uncertain world of today.

3.39 pm

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

683 cc956-7 

Session

2019-21

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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