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Isle of Man does Veterans Proud……

At a Veterans Day in July the Isle of Man Government, through a committee chaired by John Moore and Brigadier Norman Butler CBE also supported from the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency, gave its Veterans a day to remember.  To the massed bands of the Island, Veterans paraded along the attractive Douglas promenade in blazing, specially requisitioned Manx sunshine. Those who could not march drove in state in a fleet of vintage cars.

The salute was taken by the Lt.Gov. Vice-Admiral Sir Paul Haddacks KCB.  A Service of Thanksgiving was conducted by the Archdeacon of Mann, the Ven Brian Smith (former RAF Chaplain). The Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man the Rt Rev Graeme Knowles gave the blessing.  There was then an excellent tea.  The Youth organisations, Schools and Cadet Forces helped to serve. 

The Manx Youth Bands and others provided the musical background.  A full evening of dancing and entertainment followed to the Big Band sound of the Manx Swing Band and a packed programme other local artistes.  The last revellers were extracted from the Royal Hall of the beautiful Villa Marina at 1030 p.m. and transported home (singing ????).

Further info

Veterans PRO IOM Charles Wilson 01624 629589 charles.wilson@usa.net

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