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BBC Television Tells The Stories Behind The Armed Forces Memorial
October 2007 will see the inauguration of the first national memorial to members of our Armed Forces killed on duty since the end of the Second World War. Currently under construction at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, this striking monument, designed by architect Liam O'Connor, will be engraved with the names of more than 15,000 Servicemen and women. Traditional 'war memorials' only remember those killed in conflict. The Armed Forces Memorial will reflect the wide range of circumstances in which troops have lost their lives while serving their country in the last 60 years - whether in action, during training at home and overseas, while supporting peacekeeping and aid missions, or as a result of terrorist action.
To commemorate the creation of this historic monument, BBC ONE will be airing an hour-long documentary in November, charting the construction process and exploring some of the personal stories of the individuals it remembers. If you would like to share the story of a friend or loved one killed in the line of duty in the last 60 years, the producers would love to hear from you. Please send an account of their story in a short letter, including a telephone number you can be contacted on, to In Living Memory, Reef Television, 8 Upper St Martin's Lane, London WC2H 9DL, or email inlivingmemory@reeftv.com.
