This coming Monday, February 22nd will be the 44th anniversary of the bombing of the 16 Para Bde Offrs mess in which 6 civilian Mess staff & an Army Padre' will killed.
As usual, there will be a small group of people visiting the site to pay their respects, either as individuals or in a group. The site although under demolition, will be accessible all day long.
The actual footprint of the Mess will be turned into a proper garden of remembrance by the developers.
Those who would like to gather with people who were there at the time or lost family or friends are welcome to come along at 1200hrs.
This will last approximately 40 minutes.
There will be a short service of remembrance, an opportunity to lay flowers at the memorial.
Followed by a talk on the events of the day by a soldier who was no more than 50m from the explosion.
There will be a get together afterwards in the Trafalgar Inn Aldershot.
Tea Coffee & something stronger will be available!
A film showing the events of that day & the aftermath will be shown in the pub.
More details here....................
As usual, there will be a small group of people visiting the site to pay their respects, either as individuals or in a group. The site although under demolition, will be accessible all day long.
The actual footprint of the Mess will be turned into a proper garden of remembrance by the developers.
Those who would like to gather with people who were there at the time or lost family or friends are welcome to come along at 1200hrs.
This will last approximately 40 minutes.
There will be a short service of remembrance, an opportunity to lay flowers at the memorial.
Followed by a talk on the events of the day by a soldier who was no more than 50m from the explosion.
There will be a get together afterwards in the Trafalgar Inn Aldershot.
Tea Coffee & something stronger will be available!
A film showing the events of that day & the aftermath will be shown in the pub.
More details here....................
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