Royal British Legion Honors VE Day at Redcar

The town of Redcar, UK, is commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a seafront event led by Eric Howden, president of the Royal British Legion's local branch. The day serves to honor those who sacrificed during World War II and to celebrate the ensuing peace. The event features a march and a traditional outdoor service at the seafront's beacon, echoing wartime "drumhead services." Remembering the fallen soldiers remains central, emphasizing that peace arose from the devastation of war.