Local MP Alan Mak has planted a stake in the new House of Commons Constituency Garden of Remembrance to honour those from the Havant Constituency who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Garden was launched by the Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle. Sir Lindsay said he hoped the temporary garden devised to mark 100 years of Remembrance as we know it would be a fitting reminder of the sacrifices made by constituents up and down the country.
Sir Lindsay said he hoped by Remembrance Day on 11 November, the Garden would feature more than 700 tributes.
Local MP Alan Mak said “We must never forget the service and sacrifice of our veterans, Armed Forces personnel and military families. I was honoured to plant a stake on behalf of everyone in the Havant Constituency in the new House of Commons Constituency Garden of Remembrance to honour those from our area who have served our country and defended our freedom and democracy.”
Philippa Rawlinson, Remembrance Lead for the Royal British Legion, said: "Throughout history, the British Armed Forces have defended freedom and democracy and the RBL welcomes the creation of the new Constituency Garden of Remembrance so MPs can remember their service and sacrifice. For 100 years the Royal British Legion has supported those who have served with the Armed Forces community and led the nation in Remembrance. Today, we continue to unite people of different faiths, cultures, and backgrounds, to remember those who have served with the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth, both past and present."
When complete, the Garden will contain a Remembrance stake representing constituencies in the UK, the 54 member countries of the Commonwealth, and 14 British Overseas Territories.
