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Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
UK to hold national two minute silence on August 15
The silence will be observed at midday and there will be a number of commemorative events as well The nation is set to fall silent for two minutes to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The day marks the victory over Imperial Japan that heralded the end of the Second World War. A host of commemorative events are planned and a service of remembrance will take place at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on August 15, featuring a 400-strong contingent from the armed forces, a display by the Red Arrows and historic planes from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Officials say the country will come together in a national silence at midday to remember the sacrifices made. While VE Day, which marked the conclusion of the war in Europe, was honoured with four days of events in May, the fight against Japanese forces in Asia and the Pacific continued for three more months 80 years ago, involving thousands of British and Commonwealth troops. Organised in collaboration with the Royal British Legion (RBL), the remembrance service will be attended by Second World War veterans, reports Bristol Live. It will also feature members of the VJ associations, top-ranking politicians, and military officials, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport said. Tom Berry, a 101-year-old Second World War veteran and RBL ambassador from Cheshire, who served on HMS Tartar during Japan's surrender, said: "For veterans like me and all those who carried on fighting until VJ Day was announced, this will be a very emotional day – a moment in history." The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is encouraging people to stay home and tune in to the ceremony on TV. He said: "I'll be watching the service at home, and I'd ask the country to do the same – to stop and remember all those who gave so much for our freedoms, and those who never made it back." Lisa Nandy, Secretary for Culture, said: "Those who continued to fight bravely in Asia and the Pacific in those last few months of the Second World War must never be forgotten. It is so important for us as a nation to come together on this important anniversary to remember our VJ Day veterans and hear their stories first-hand so we can ensure that their legacy is passed on to future generations and their sacrifice is never forgotten." Defence Minister John Healey said: "VJ Day was the final victory in a war that changed the world, and we honour those who served in the Far East with enduring gratitude. Just as we proudly marked VE Day, we reflect on the courage, sacrifice and resilience shown by so many to secure peace. "Their legacy must never be forgotten, and it's our duty to pass their stories on to future generations."
Wales Online
15-07-2025
- General
- Wales Online
National two-minute silence to be held on August 15
National two-minute silence to be held on August 15 A national silence will be observed at noon The service of remembrance will be run in partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL) A national two-minute silence will be held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. VJ Day – marking victory over Imperial Japan, which signalled the very end of the Second World War – will also be marked with a series of events. A service of remembrance held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on August 15 will feature 400 members of the armed forces, the Red Arrows and historic aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. A national silence will be observed at noon. Four days of events were held in May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, which marked the end of the Second World War in Europe. But 80 years ago, thousands of British and Commonwealth military personnel continued to fight Japanese forces in Asia and the Pacific for a further three months. The service of remembrance will be run in partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL) and will be attended by Second World War veterans, VJ association members, senior politicians and military personnel, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport said. Second World War veteran and RBL ambassador Tom Berry, 101, from Cheshire, who was serving on HMS Tartar in the Pacific when Japan surrendered, said: 'For veterans like me and all those who carried on fighting until VJ Day was announced, this will be a very emotional day – a moment in history. Article continues below 'I'll be watching the service at home, and I'd ask the country to do the same – to stop and remember all those who gave so much for our freedoms, and those who never made it back.' Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: 'Those who continued to fight bravely in Asia and the Pacific in those last few months of the Second World War must never be forgotten. It is so important for us as a nation to come together on this important anniversary to remember our VJ Day veterans and hear their stories first-hand so we can ensure that their legacy is passed on to future generations and their sacrifice is never forgotten.' Defence Secretary John Healey said: 'VJ Day was the final victory in a war that changed the world, and we honour those who served in the Far East with enduring gratitude. Just as we proudly marked VE Day, we reflect on the courage, sacrifice and resilience shown by so many to secure peace. Article continues below 'Their legacy must never be forgotten, and it's our duty to pass their stories on to future generations.'
North Wales Chronicle
15-07-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
National two-minute silence to be held for 80th anniversary of VJ Day
VJ Day – marking victory over Imperial Japan, which signalled the very end of the Second World War – will also be marked with a series of events. A service of remembrance held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on August 15 will feature 400 members of the armed forces, the Red Arrows and historic aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. A national silence will be observed at noon. Four days of events were held in May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, which marked the end of the Second World War in Europe. But 80 years ago, thousands of British and Commonwealth military personnel continued to fight Japanese forces in Asia and the Pacific for a further three months. The service of remembrance will be run in partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL) and will be attended by Second World War veterans, VJ association members, senior politicians and military personnel, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport said. Second World War veteran and RBL ambassador Tom Berry, 101, from Cheshire, who was serving on HMS Tartar in the Pacific when Japan surrendered, said: 'For veterans like me and all those who carried on fighting until VJ Day was announced, this will be a very emotional day – a moment in history. 'I'll be watching the service at home, and I'd ask the country to do the same – to stop and remember all those who gave so much for our freedoms, and those who never made it back.' Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: 'Those who continued to fight bravely in Asia and the Pacific in those last few months of the Second World War must never be forgotten. 'It is so important for us as a nation to come together on this important anniversary to remember our VJ Day veterans and hear their stories first-hand so we can ensure that their legacy is passed on to future generations and their sacrifice is never forgotten.' Defence Secretary John Healey said: 'VJ Day was the final victory in a war that changed the world, and we honour those who served in the Far East with enduring gratitude. 'Just as we proudly marked VE Day, we reflect on the courage, sacrifice and resilience shown by so many to secure peace. 'Their legacy must never be forgotten, and it's our duty to pass their stories on to future generations.'
Leader Live
14-07-2025
- General
- Leader Live
National two-minute silence to be held for 80th anniversary of VJ Day
VJ Day – marking victory over Imperial Japan, which signalled the very end of the Second World War – will also be marked with a series of events. A service of remembrance held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on August 15 will feature 400 members of the armed forces, the Red Arrows and historic aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. A national silence will be observed at noon. Four days of events were held in May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, which marked the end of the Second World War in Europe. But 80 years ago, thousands of British and Commonwealth military personnel continued to fight Japanese forces in Asia and the Pacific for a further three months. The service of remembrance will be run in partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL) and will be attended by Second World War veterans, VJ association members, senior politicians and military personnel, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport said. Second World War veteran and RBL ambassador Tom Berry, 101, from Cheshire, who was serving on HMS Tartar in the Pacific when Japan surrendered, said: 'For veterans like me and all those who carried on fighting until VJ Day was announced, this will be a very emotional day – a moment in history. 'I'll be watching the service at home, and I'd ask the country to do the same – to stop and remember all those who gave so much for our freedoms, and those who never made it back.' Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: 'Those who continued to fight bravely in Asia and the Pacific in those last few months of the Second World War must never be forgotten. 'It is so important for us as a nation to come together on this important anniversary to remember our VJ Day veterans and hear their stories first-hand so we can ensure that their legacy is passed on to future generations and their sacrifice is never forgotten.' Defence Secretary John Healey said: 'VJ Day was the final victory in a war that changed the world, and we honour those who served in the Far East with enduring gratitude. 'Just as we proudly marked VE Day, we reflect on the courage, sacrifice and resilience shown by so many to secure peace. 'Their legacy must never be forgotten, and it's our duty to pass their stories on to future generations.'
Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
National two-minute silence to be held for 80th anniversary of VJ Day
VJ Day – marking victory over Imperial Japan, which signalled the very end of the Second World War – will also be marked with a series of events. A service of remembrance held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on August 15 will feature 400 members of the armed forces, the Red Arrows and historic aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. A national silence will be observed at noon. Four days of events were held in May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, which marked the end of the Second World War in Europe. But 80 years ago, thousands of British and Commonwealth military personnel continued to fight Japanese forces in Asia and the Pacific for a further three months. The service of remembrance will be run in partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL) and will be attended by Second World War veterans, VJ association members, senior politicians and military personnel, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport said. Second World War veteran and RBL ambassador Tom Berry, 101, from Cheshire, who was serving on HMS Tartar in the Pacific when Japan surrendered, said: 'For veterans like me and all those who carried on fighting until VJ Day was announced, this will be a very emotional day – a moment in history. 'I'll be watching the service at home, and I'd ask the country to do the same – to stop and remember all those who gave so much for our freedoms, and those who never made it back.' Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: 'Those who continued to fight bravely in Asia and the Pacific in those last few months of the Second World War must never be forgotten. 'It is so important for us as a nation to come together on this important anniversary to remember our VJ Day veterans and hear their stories first-hand so we can ensure that their legacy is passed on to future generations and their sacrifice is never forgotten.' Defence Secretary John Healey said: 'VJ Day was the final victory in a war that changed the world, and we honour those who served in the Far East with enduring gratitude. 'Just as we proudly marked VE Day, we reflect on the courage, sacrifice and resilience shown by so many to secure peace. 'Their legacy must never be forgotten, and it's our duty to pass their stories on to future generations.'
