Falklands 25, Dulverton 5

Twenty five years ago the atlantic force regained sovereignity for Britain in the Falklands. It was the summer of our twenty fifth wedding anniversary.



Five years ago the archbishop of York dedicated this new retirement complex in which we live. In that autumn we became the first residents of flat thirty four.




THE FALKLAND ISLANDS MEMORIAL CHAPEL


When the thunder of the guns was finally stilled in and around the Falkland Islands on 14th June 1982, 258 families were left to count the terrible cost. They had lost sons, fathers and husbands in the fierce actions fought at sea, on land, and in the air. More than half the British casualties died at sea; the majority under fierce enemy attack which sank five ships and damaged eight more, some severely. Most of those killed have no grave but the sea. Others died in the fighting on land; many on dark hillsides in night battles. Yet more were killed while flying over land and sea. The Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel, located in the south of England has been built in their memory. Let them never be forgotten.



The Annual Memorial Service held there today, at noon, will be attended by the Queen, the Prime Minister, and Lady Thatcher.



THE DULVERTON CELEBRATION DINNER



The anniversary here will be marked this evening by a celebration dinner followed by a community quiz around the theme of 5th anniversaries.