Stephen Morgan MP has called for residents in Portsmouth to commemorate the service and sacrifice of our veterans, and of those currently serving in our Armed Forces this Armistice Day.
This Remembrance Week, communities across the nation will come together to honour those who fought and died so we could live in freedom, in the World Wars and all conflicts since.
Remembrance is a time to thank the entire Armed Forces community, including the men and women who serve today and the families who stand by their sides.
Mr Morgan praised volunteers in Portsmouth who give their time to sell poppies on behalf of the Royal British Legion to raise funds for the Armed Forces community, as well as volunteers involved in organising local Remembrance events.
There are 4281 veterans in Portsmouth South according to Census data.
Stephen Morgan, MP for Portsmouth South said:
“This Armistice Day, I remember all those from Portsmouth who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live in freedom and I pay tribute to everyone who has served and continues to serve in our Armed Forces.
“Armistice Day holds a personal significance for me, as my own grandad served in the Armed Forces, making it especially important that we recognise the sacrifices made by service personnel and their families, both past and present.
“As a naval city, I know people across Portsmouth will once again support the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, ensuring we never forget those who served, those who continue to serve, and those who gave their lives for our freedom.”
Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting MP, said:
“I grew up with my grandfather and great-grandfather’s war medals proudly on display in our living room. Defence runs in my blood and I feel intently the importance of Remembrance to those who have served and their families.
“This weekend is a moment to pause and reflect on the enormous debt we owe to our Armed Forces, to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedoms, and to thank the personnel keeping us safe tonight.
“We have a moral duty to stand by our veterans and the military families who sacrifice so much. They are the best of us, and we owe them our support as well as our gratitude and admiration.”
