These photos are from the dedication of the new War Memorial at Hainault which I led on Sunday 31st October as Chaplain to the Ilford Branch of the Royal British Legion. The dedication that I used for this ceremony was as follows:
"This memorial is dedicated to those men and women who have died on active service. It is dedicated to those they left behind, the innocent casualties of war; family and friends, those who endured the heartbreak of their loved ones in harm’s way, and those who have served in a civilian capacity. It is dedicated to those who survived the anguish of war; the thousands of men and women who served and came home. It is also dedicated to the serving men and women of all nations who protect us from harm and guarantee our right to liberty, justice and freedom for all.
In the faith of Christ, for the benefit of this community, and in memory of those we remember here, I dedicate this memorial to the glory of God, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
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Henryk Górecki - Quasi una Fantasia, String Quartet No.2.
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