PEOPLE in Exmouth wishing to honour the D Day veterans in June are invited to lay a wreath at the Phear Park memorial.
PEOPLE in Exmouth wishing to honour the D Day veterans in June are invited to lay a wreath at the Phear Park memorial.
In previous years Exmouth's 531st Tribute Fund organised a service but as the charity disbanded in June 2009, due to chairman Lionel Howell's ill-health and a lack of volunteers willing to take on his role, this year people are asked to leave floral tributes.
Ex-servicemen and individuals are invited to gather at Phear Park on Sunday June 6 at 11am to lay wreaths.
Lionel Howell, of Cheshire Road, said: "We do intend to honour our D Day veterans, as promised. There will be no service but should anyone wish to say a few words, or read a citation, they would be most welcome.
"Already five groups have asked to be there, or to be represented.
"We hope people will take the time to honour the heroes of Normandy, or send a representative.
"Regrettably no one came forward to take on the role that the 531st Tribute Fund held for 13 years so we have retained the title for a further five years.
"The fund as it was has now unfortunately disbanded due to the ill health of myself, and lack of volunteers.
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