Royal recognition for the LBGT + community of the armed forces was gratefully received at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire today as the king gave his respect to the fallen, non serving and serving members of army, navy and airforce.
The memorial is designed in the shape of a bronze crumpled letter, featuring words drawn from the testimonies of former service personnel affected for the ban of gays in the military which was only revoked in the year 2000
Love, kindness, and value should have been the right of everyone since time began, but righting that wrong is always wonderful and should help everyone forever.
ReplyDeleteThat is a touching memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
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ReplyDeleteI saw this on the news and I was like "good for him".
Love the memorial!
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A powerful memorial. Well deserved.
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never. It's hard to believe that the ban on LBGT+ personnel was only lifted in 2000. xx
ReplyDeleteI guess I shouldn't be surprised by this. Discrimination of all kinds live on but I'm so glad to hear the ban was lifted (only 25 years ago) and the king gave his respect to all LGBQT+ people, past and present.
ReplyDeleteWhat real leadership looks like.
ReplyDeleteQuite a memorable moment!
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful memorial. It is a clarion call in these days when my own country strives to muffle it.
ReplyDeleteWell said Debby. I never thought I would be ashamed to be an american but alas I feel that more and more these days.
DeleteNot before time - but thankful anyway.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see some effort to right the wrongs of the past
ReplyDeleteAnd about time too. Sad that it is needed, but more than timely. Abd hopefully there to make the point forever.
ReplyDeleteLong overdue but still appreciated. Righting wrongs helps bring dignity to those who suffered. Good on you King Charles.
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Beautiful and powerful.
ReplyDeleteThe National Memorial Arboretum is a beautiful spot, and a fitting location for this lovely piece.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe it was only 25 years ago that the law changed. I watched a news item and saw a young woman who was a Brigadier, I was so proud of her. It is especially poignant that the sculpture is made up of letters from actual documents. Carole R
ReplyDeleteIt is a significant moment. In some ways, King Charles III is very much in tune with modern times. "Gracious" indeed.
ReplyDeleteA fitting tribute. What an interesting sculpture. And isn't it sad that the US has allowed certain “leaders” to take the opposite stance.
ReplyDeleteWell deserved remembrance.
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