For the second year running the Red Ensign was hoisted at the Flag Garden to remember and pay tribute to Merchant Navy personnel who made the untimate sacrifice in time of conflict. Also recognising the continuing contribution of merchant seafarers to the nations prosperity and security.
David Spencer, Secretery of the Evesham Branch of the RBL who organised the event, addressed those who essembled. Those who attended were the Mayor & Mayoress of Evesham, Cllrs. Bill and Celia Kimberley, Cllrs. John Clatworthy and Robert Raphael, Chris Ponting Chairman of the Evesham RBL, veterans of the Army and Royal Air Force. The Merchant Navy was represented by Merchant Navy veteran, Robert Hall, who raised the Red Ensign during the event. Evesham Sea Cadets were represented by Lt. (SCC) Andy Marlborough (RNR). Stephen Lane played the last post and reveille and at the end of the ceremony was presented with a plaque by David Spencer on behalf of the the RBL. Stephen has been the trumpeter on many local parades over the years. The Plaque created by David Spencer is inscribed: Evesham & Distr. R.B.L. Bugler. Thanks Steve
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