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Armed Forces personnel from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force will take part in ceremonies at #DameVeraLynn's funeral today.
Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter has paid tribute to Dame Vera on behalf of the Armed Forces.
Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter has paid tribute to Dame Vera on behalf of the Armed Forces.
General Sir Nick Carter said: “Dame Vera Lynn’s stirring performances brought comfort and joy to personnel serving far from home and lifted the nation during the darkest of times. The Armed Forces will forever be grateful to Dame Vera Lynn for her service."
"Our thoughts today are with her family for their loss, but her lasting legacy of lifting spirits will remain."
The funeral of #DameVeraLynn will take place today. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has paid tribute to Dame Vera, who dedicated her life to supporting the Armed Forces community.
The Armed Forces are honoured to pay their respects to Dame Vera at the funeral today.
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The Armed Forces are honoured to pay their respects to Dame Vera at the funeral today.
@BWallaceMP
@BWallaceMP Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said: "Dame Vera’s inspirational work in support of our Armed Forces will never be forgotten and my thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this time."
@BWallaceMP "In tribute to her life, our services have come together to pay their respects at Dame Vera’s funeral and honour her memory."
