US EditionRecap: Cumbria commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE day
- On May 8, 2025, veterans and supporters from Branch 37 of the Royal Canadian Legion gathered at the Sidney cenotaph to honor the eight decades since the end of World War II in Europe.
- The ceremony commemorated the surrender of German forces on May 8, 1945, which ended the war in Europe after years of sacrifice by Canadians and Allied soldiers.
- Ryan Trelford, president of Legion #37, placed a new wreath at the cenotaph while Kenny Podmore delivered a strong and solemn reading of the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae to pay tribute to those who served.
- At 29, Trelford highlighted the significance of keeping this difficult period in history alive for younger generations, acknowledging that many made tremendous sacrifices at a very young age to protect the safety of future citizens.
- The event highlighted the dwindling number of WWII veterans and underscored the need to preserve their memories amid global instabilities and ongoing gratitude for their sacrifices.
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On VE Day, is Europe alone once again?
Today Europe commemorates the 80th anniversary of what is known as Victory in Europe (VE Day): the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War.It was so named to "reflect the fact that US and British troops fought on in the Pacific" until the defeat of Japan in August 1945, said The Telegraph.But Donald Trump has announced that the US would "strip any mention of Europe" from its celebration. The president said VE Day would be know…
Today is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, in May, 1945.
Today is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, otherwise known as Victory in Europe Day, in 1945. World War II ended in Europe after Germany signed an unconditional surrender. The Brits have several days of celebrations planned. — This is also the birthday of Austrian economist Friedrich Hayek. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 118 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include:…
The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
“It was a marvelous day unlike anything I have experienced since.” Albert Jarrett, who had come from Jamaica to work as part of the ground crew for RAF Spitfires, celebrated the end of war in Europe 80 years ago in the dancehalls of Birmingham.
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