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November 11th 1918 was the day World War One ended and ever since Remembrance Day has marked the occasion, paying respect to those who served and died in all conflicts. Veterans from across Salford talked to JULIA TRELA about why the day is still vital.
Service veterans from across Salford have been selling poppies in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday – and talking about its importance particularly with children.
Salford army veteran Brian Livesey says the day is about paying respect and never forgetting what the fallen sacrificed.
Mr Livesey will be leading the RBL Pendleton Standard Parade at the Salford Cenotaph for the memorial service this Sunday, which he sees as a great honour.
He added that veterans serve for the benefit of everyone and for that “we should never forget” them or what the sacrifice cost them. He uses Remembrance Day to remember all those who he knows who have passed away and those who unfortunately took their own lives.
He also urged other veterans to not be afraid to ask for help and support during this difficult time. Many veterans suffer from PTSD and the day triggers a lot of emotions and resurfacing of memories.
“If you’re a veteran, serving or spouse and there’s a problem and you need to talk, please ask for help,” added Mr Livesey.
Army veteran Dave Fallon shared his way of commemorating the day.
He said: “I think about the people that are no longer with us, that’s the way I truly remember this Sunday.
“Some were still young kids, 19 or even less, the ones that unfortunately never got to live a life,” he said. He adds that the younger generation is not as aware or of the wars in which British service personnel have fought as they should be.
“Children of today need to know the mistakes we made in the past,” he added.
Mr Fallon said the day is also about remembering “those that didn’t come back” from other forces around the world.
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