A new Armed Forces Network has been launched to support service personnel and veterans.
Islington Council unveiled the initiative as part of its Remembrance Sunday commemorations, reaffirming its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and the borough’s military community.
Remembrance services were held on November 8 at Islington Green, Spa Green, and Royal Northern Gardens, with prayers, military bugle calls, and wreath-laying ceremonies at Islington Green to honour the fallen.
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Mayor of Islington, Rosaline Ogunro, said: "Remembrance Sunday is an opportunity for us to come together in gratitude and reflection, honouring all those who have served in the Armed Forces and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
"As we reflect on their courage and dedication, we renew our commitment to supporting veterans, serving personnel, reservists, and their families in our borough, and ensuring their contribution is recognised and valued."
The newly launched Islington Armed Forces Network will bring together representatives from the council, public sector, military, charities, and the veteran community. Its goal is to champion the needs and interests of serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families, and to help deliver on the council's Armed Forces Covenant.
Cllr Troy Gallagher, Islington’s Armed Forces Champion, said: "This week’s commemorations are a reminder of our responsibility to support today’s serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families. The launch of the Islington Armed Forces Network is an important step in strengthening that commitment and ensuring the Armed Forces community continues to be heard, supported and celebrated in our borough."
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