Flag-raising ceremony in Gosport to mark Armed Forces Week and honour 'bravery and sacrifices' of military
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The public are encouraged to attend to honour serving personnel and those who came before them
A commemorative flag-raising ceremony will be taking place to honour the ‘bravery and sacrifices’ of the armed forces.
Gosport will be marking the start of Armed Forces Week on June 22 with the commemoration in Falkland Gardens. The event, led by Mayor of Gosport Councillor Kirsten Bradley, will honour the dedication and service of the military, and recognise their strong links to the borough.
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The ceremony will begin at 10am, when the flag will be raised. Cllr Bradley said: “People are very welcome to join us at this flag-raising event, to begin the celebrations of our amazing armed forces community, their bravery and the sacrifices they make for our country."
Various dignitaries will be attending including the Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan, Captain Mark Hamilton, and Surgeon Captain Richard Heames, Commanding Officer of the Institute of Naval Medicine. Serving personnel at the Royal Navy base in Military Road will be in attendance, alongside local veterans.
Forces support services will have stalls at the top of the High Street until 2pm. These include Alabare, Solent Mind, Gosport and Alverstoke Royal British Legion, King’s Academies Community Hub, Stronger Together, and The Resilient Soul.