Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Liberal Democrats
Purvis Salutes Armed Forces Day
June 26, 2009 3:00 PM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Jeremy Purvis MSP: Tweeddale, Ettrick and LauderdaleJeremy Purvis, Liberal Democrat MSP for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale, has paid tribute to the men and woman who serve in Britain's armed forces at the end of a week celebrating the role they play in preserving a free and safe society.
Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27th June marks the culmination of events held across the United Kingdom to honour Britain's armed forces, past, present and future.
Commenting, Jeremy Purvis said:
"As convenor of the Cross-Party Group on Supporting Veterans in the Scottish Parliament, I am particularly proud of the brave men and woman who serve in Britain's armed forces; they are never far from our minds with active operations continuing in Afghanistan.
"Peacekeeping and humanitarian missions give our servicemen and women a global presence. In many ways they are Britain's face to the world.
"Representing a constituency with such a strong military tradition and also representing the permanent home of the Royal Highland Fusiliers in Glencorse Barracks, it is important that we take the time to show how proud we are of the dangerous and challenging job they do. Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to do just that.
"The reputation of the armed forces remains strong in the Borders and I am delighted to be able to support them today."
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