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Today, pictures from valued commenter Litlebritdifrnt.
The National Memorial Arboretum near Litchfield in the UK is a wonderful place. I had the pleasure (and honour) of visiting in June this year to celebrate the anniversary of the Royal Marines with the local Royal Marine Association. There were lots of former and current Marines there as well as the Royal Marine Band leading the parade to the memorial.
Taken on 2018-06-10 00:00:00
National Memorial Arboretum Litchfield
Laying of the wreath at the Royal Marines memorial after a brief service and some speeches.
Taken on 2018-06-10 00:00:00
National Memorial Arboretum Litchfield
Leaving the memorial the Royal Marine Band again lead the way back to the main centre.
Taken on 2018-06-10 00:00:00
National Memorial Arboretum Litchfield
There were several memorials that I wanted to see, the WRNS one (obviously), the Land Army one (beautiful) and the Royal Navy Memorial. It was behind the tents that had been set up for the formal reception so I had to walk around the tents and as soon as I saw the sailor I have to admit I lost it. The memorial is beautiful, panels of glass which represent sunrise (the yellow) and sunset (the red) in between are blue panels which represent the seven seas and the five oceans. The sailor with his cap in his hand and head bowed. Apparently at certain times of the day the shadows of the sun cast an outline of a warship on the concrete. Around the edge is an inscription of a poem dedicated to seafarers. It really is stunning and I stood in awe as I looked at it.
Taken on 2018-06-10 00:00:00
National Memorial Arboretum Litchfield
The retired marines all lined up for the parade. For distinction the marines with the green berets have been through and passed the commando course, the marines with the black berets passed basic training but then went into admin positions and did not go through the commando course.
Taken on 2018-06-10 00:00:00
National Memorial Arboretum Litchfield
Current Marines discussing the details of the parade to the memorial.
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