US EditionThousands of UK children write to WWII veterans ahead of VE Day
- Thousands of UK children wrote letters to World War II veterans ahead of VE Day on May 8, 2025, to connect across generations.
- The VE Mail initiative by the Together Coalition encourages schools to request letters from veterans detailing their wartime experiences and their lasting significance.
- Veterans such as 103-year-old Bombardier Tom Jones and 99-year-old Mohammad Hussain received mail bags of children’s responses, supported by Royal Mail, with schools invited to Buckingham Palace.
- Brendan Cox noted that the large number of participants reflects a strong wish to bridge the gap between generations, which has prompted the extension of the deadline to VJ Day in August.
- The initiative aims to preserve veterans' legacies by creating lasting memories and will archive all letters for future generations to learn about WWII sacrifices.
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Thousands of UK children write to WWII veterans ahead of VE Day
Tens of thousands of UK children have written to World War II veterans as part of a project to teach new generations about the "memory and of meaning" of the conflict ahead of Victory in Europe Day celebrations.
VE Day 2025: 50,000 kids write heartwarming letters to veterans as some meet King - The Mirror
A campaign to connect the generations before next week's VE Day celebrations has seen unprecedented success as more than 50,000 children have connected with a Second World War veteran by mail
Brits who saved Netherlands from Nazis issue 'fragile peace' warning before big mission
Twenty veterans are heading overseas for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands ahead of VE Day and warn Brits to learn the lessons of war. Heroic veterans heading out to what could be their final mission are warning of a “fragile peace” as they urge Brits to “remember all those buried in cemeteries around the world”. Ahead of VE Day, a group of 20 veterans are this weekend joining the Taxi Charity For Military Veterans, to ma…
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