Like a lot of people John doesn’t have much time to spare but on the 80th anniversary of VE Day he took some time out to remember the ones that had fallen at a service at Parys mountain in Anglesey.
More than 500 people braved the chill evening air to gather in a car park, in the shadow of Parys Mountain, near Amlwch, as the sun set over the Irish Sea, on Thursday, May 8. A special programme of events included music, hymns, prayers, a parade by members of the armed services, speeches and the lighting of the beacon at 9.30pm – just one of many across the country.
Of course we should not forget that throughout history, amateur radio has played an essential and often underestimated role in wartime, providing crucial communication links during military operations such as VE Day. Indeed from the early days of wireless technology to more recent conflicts, amateur radio operators—often unpaid volunteers—have risked their lives to help keep information flowing and ultimately save lives.
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