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City MP reacts to international D-Day 75 event

By 5 June 2019September 8th, 2022No Comments

Responding to the international event on Southsea Common, Stephen Morgan MP said:

“The overarching goal for today’s commemorations has been to make this event worthy of the brave veterans who set sail from this city’s shores 75 years ago and to keep them in the limelight. I think all would agree this was successfully achieved.

It was evident from the time I spent with veterans today that the commemorations did justice to the brave individuals, like my own grandfather, who crossed the channel three-quarters of a decade ago to fight for our freedom.

Portsmouth has again proven itself to be worthy a contender on the international stage and I am delighted that we were all able to pay tribute to those who fought and those who fell during Operation Overlord.

For Portsmouth, D-Day is not an event that we will focus on for a day or even a week, it is part of the fabric that makes this city and it will always be in our minds. I look forward to the packed itinerary scheduled for the rest of the week that Portsmouth City Council has worked tirelessly to create in a bid to sustain commemorations for the events that unfolded on the 6 June 1944.

I know I speak for the city when I convey my heartfelt thanks to Hampshire Constabulary, Portsmouth City Council and all our emergency services for the tireless work they have put it to make this event a success, they have demonstrated that they can perform under pressure and their dedication to their work has been outstanding. 

While the world may only be watching for the 5 June, Portsmouth’s commitment to sustained commemoration is a testament to the city’s long-running dedication to this nation’s armed forces community.”