"WE WILL REMEMBER
THEM..."
IT is not only for the
servicemen who died in World War 1 and World War 2
that Remembrance Day is held, but for those of all
conflicts, past and present. Sadly, that is a fact
many people tend to forget. Southport and Liverpool
have lost several local soldiers in recent years,
who served overseas in places like Iraq. Those
soldiers, like the many others who have sacrificed
their lives to keep us safe and free from harm were
remembered, as usual, with the 2 minutes silence,
throughout the UK and through out most of the world.
"Will this mark of respect continue?" is a
question we all keep hearing. Personally, I hope it
will. Not only do these events honour those brave
men and women who serve to keep us free, but also
help to remind us just what is the true cost of the
freedom which we all enjoy, and the sacrifices that
are made to keep it. Just looking around any
ceremony of remembrance on the 11 hour of the 11
month each year, you can see in the eyes of many who
have served in the armed forces, no matter what
side, the sense of humanity and an earnest wish for
peace.
If you did not get a Poppy this year,
think hard next year and get one! It is not
saying you support or glorify war, but in fact it is
saying quite the opposite. Not only that but you
help the Royal British Legion and the many other
groups it supports to help those who have been
injured, not only in past wars, but in current
hostilities as well. Wear a poppy with pride.
It shows that you do not forget the extreme
sacrifices of the men and women who have helped keep
us a free nation. Without formal remembrance, we, as
a nation, will forget and that will only lead to us
making the same mistakes, which we have committed
before. "We will
remember them."
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Merseyside Police
Authority Open Meeting
THE Merseyside Police Authority
held an extremely successful meeting at Southport's Holy
Trinity Parish Church Centre, on Houghton Street.
Many
issues were raised at the meeting, by the general
public. Most concern the town's binge drinking and
vandalism. Also raised was the issue about drug abuse in
the town, which is now seen by many as a rapidly growing
plague across Sefton, indeed across most of the country.
Also on hand were the local representatives of the
Sefton Home Watch Association and the Merseyside Police
Advisory Panel, who also gave advice and information
about the town's policing.
One of the most vocal bodies
on the night was the local Taxi group, who asked why the
Police presence in the town seemed to disappear in the
early hours of the morning. They were informed that
their feelings would be addressed and a more visual
presence considered.
We look forward to the next meeting
next year and congratulate all involved for what has
been a very productive and informative night...
We
hope you had a fantastic night!
