LEATHERHEAD WAR MEMORIALS
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Message from the HM The
Queen to the Royal British Legion
Read by Leatherhead RBL Member Mike
Lewis
From Windsor Castle On the centenary of its formation,
I send my heartfelt congratulations to the Royal British Legion at
home and overseas, and commend its one hundred years of service to
the Armed Forces community.
Since 1921, when four ex-service
organisations joined together in a spirit of placing service to
others before self, the Legion has worked with alacrity,
intelligence and commitment, pursuing a mission of bringing
together nations, communities and people to provide better futures
for our Armed Forces, veterans and their families.
Remarkably, the Legion's purpose
has remained unchanged to this day, as it continues to provide
help and assistance to the Armed Forces community under a lifelong
duty of care, whilst keeping its promise never to forget the
service and sacrifice of those who have been prepared to step into
harm's way, in defence of democracy and freedom.
As you reflect on your long
history and consider your future, I have pleasure in sending all
those associated with the Royal British Legion my very best wishes
on this very special anniversary.
Elizabeth R
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