Re: Dedication of our Standard
Smudger wrote:
A great day was had by all with over 150 veterans and families in attendance.Dignitaries,Association Standards and a bugler to play the Last Post.Indeed a very impressive turn out.b][/b]
Smudger,
I was honoured to be there. It was a stunning ceremony.
What struck me was the all-pervading sense of spirit and camaraderie that was present everywhere.
The day was all about the dedication of the new standard of course but, as what must be a secondary interest, I was struck by the 100% support for the Fight4thePJM campaign – including support from your VIP guests one of whom told me that although he was not a PJMer he was following the fight and it had his total support and that of just about everyone he knew. That was a stunning endorsement from a very high profile and influential figure.
All the guests were unanimous about the special atmosphere that members of the Northern Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association have achieved in Manchester. You have to experience it to understand it. I did – and I was privileged to do so.
It was a remarkable day - brilliantly organised - and one I shall not forget.
Great stuff, Manchester. And congratulations Northern MBVA. You are a wonderful example to us all on what Malaya-Borneo camaraderie is all about.
Barry
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BarryF, who fought for the Right to Wear the Pingat Jasa Malaysia