Brecon town crier, Cllr Marie Matthews delivered the VE Day 80 Proclamation outside the Guildhall shortly after 9am this morning (Thursday, May 8, 2025).
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00:0080 years ago today, the United Kingdom and its allies from around the globe celebrated VE Day, the end of the war in Europe.
00:24Today, as we come together to commemorate what came to be known as VE Day, our thoughts turned to thanksgiving and remembrance of those millions that gave so much to achieve the freedom we all enjoy today.
00:44We remember those we lost, those who were wounded or scarred, those whose lives were forever changed by war.
00:54Nobody was immune from the impact of that terrible conflict. Let us pause to remember their sacrifice.
01:07We reflect too upon the words of our late and glorious Queen Elizabeth. Never give up, never despair.
01:17And so we offer thanksgiving for the selflessness of those who gave up so much in order that future generations should enjoy the blessings of freedom, democracy and peace.
01:34God save the King!