Can anyone tell me whether I need permission to add a cross (or maybe a plaque) to the Memorial Garden in remembrance of my Dad, Bernard Edwards (No 2 Cdo) please? I was up there last month and saw the garden for the first time - very moving. I'm going back for the Remembrance weekend and would like to take the cross/plaque with me.
Shortly after the main service at the memorial the Padre usually goes over to the memorial garden and dedicates ashes and a rememberence service to the comrades that have passed away the previous year ..At this time plaques are placed.
Just to be sure I would contact the General Secretary Geoff Murray either via the contact page of this site or by telephone.
I am sure there will be no problem.
It is a very moving and dignified place............in general I think the memorial and the area is a National Treasure.
Have a great visit
Regards
John M
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For Dad No 12 Commando & 4 Troop No 1 Commando
Primus Inter Pares
There has never been any restriction in putting in plaques. I have one in for my father who was killed in action in Flushing with No4 Commando.
Bill Harvey
Bill Harvey
Son of Gunner Bill Harvey No4 Commando who was killed in action on 1 November 1944 when liberating Flushing. "Their deeds shall live from age to age. They've writ their name on History's page. Upheld their glorious heritage. The Fighting Fourth Commando."
The work on expanding the Garden is at last underway. It is hoped that we can have it finished by mid-October with a few weeks to bed in prior to our visit in November.
The area for memorials has been tripled and a seperate area for scattering of ashes added. There will also be signage added to explain what can and cannot be left (in order to keep it tidy and respectful). I have been robust with the wording in that only memorials of suitable and weatherproof quality and of a size not in excess of 4"x6" - no wrist bands etc to be left.
I am also ordering a bench, similar to those at Alrewas, to be placed adjacent to the Garden.