VE Day service held at Clacton’s War Memorial

Veterans and residents commemorated the anniversary of the tip of the Second World Conflict in Europe (VE Day) on Clacton seafront.

The Royal British Legion (RBL), supported by Tendring District Council (TDC), held a VE Day service on the city’s Conflict Memorial Gardens on Marine Parade West on Wednesday, 8 Could, at 11am.

The service was led by the Rev Mark Mulryne and there was a studying by TDC Chairman Dan Casey.

Councillor Casey, who can be President of Clacton RBL, thanked those that attended the ceremony, which included prayers, the laying of wreaths and a two minutes’ silence.

He mentioned: “It’s important that we commemorate those that heroically misplaced their lives preventing to guard our freedoms throughout the Second World Conflict.

“It’s notably vital in view of conflicts now happening in Europe and world wide.

“We all the time have a very good turnout for Forces memorial companies and occasions in Clacton – thanks to everybody who got here alongside.”

Colin Sission, Chairman of the department, mentioned: “On behalf of the committee and members of Clacton RBL, we wish to thank all of the Forces organisations, standard-bearers and members of the general public for attending our VE Day service.”