Those who made the ultimate sacrifice will be remembered as the borough prepares to make the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. A service will be held at Bolton Parish Church on June 6, starting at 8pm. A beacon will also be lit.
The Bolton Hoover Band and The Caledonia Pipe Band will also perform at the service. Two wreaths will be laid during the service. On the 6th June 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy in what would be the largest seaborne invasion in history, an event that would alter the outcome of the Second World War.
The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Andy Morgan said: “The 80th D-Day commemoration is important for honouring the sacrifices made, educating current and future generations and reflecting on the enduring values of peace and freedom our country continues to enjoy. “Attending the commemoration shows support for the veterans and their families and acknowledging the enduring impact of their service. “It really is important to express gratitude and support to those who continue to live with the memories and consequences of war, whether that be 80 years ago or current conflicts unfortunately ongoing around the world.
” Bolton remembers D-Day (Image: Bolton Council) Cllr Ryan Bamforth, Bolton Council’s Armed Forces Champion said: “It is an important day that we have to remember what people have gone through in the past and what they have sacrificed and what they put themselves through so we can live the life we live today. “I rais.
