US EditionRecap: Cumbria commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE day
- On May 8, 2025, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #37 gathered at Sidney's cenotaph to honor the 80 years since Victory in Europe Day was declared.
- The event honored Canadian and Allied soldiers who secured Germany’s surrender in World War II, officially declared on May 8, 1945 after the May 5 surrender in the Netherlands.
- The ceremony featured Legion vice president Kenny Podmore delivering a stirring reading of John McCrae's famous war poem, accompanied by reflections on the importance of safeguarding wartime heritage during uncertain times worldwide.
- Ryan Trelford, a 29-year-old Legion president and volunteer, emphasized the sacrifices of younger soldiers and the importance of remembering history to inform today’s youth and safeguard postwar institutions.
- With few WW2 veterans remaining, participants stressed the need to keep memories alive and remain grateful, signaling ongoing commitment to honor sacrifices and maintain the values forged during the war.
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Battle care home celebrates 80th anniversary of VE Day
Hazel Lodge in Battle have marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style by throwing a vintage Garden Party for residents and the community. The home was decorated in red, white and blue and residents and staff dressed up in their 1940s-inspired glad rags and enjoyed an afternoon of live music and dancing.
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…
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