23 Jun National Memorial Arboretum Visit

Members of our Trust were moved reading about this meaningful visit to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, and seeing the photos shared by the Shropshire Army Cadet Force.

This week is Armed Forces Week and we are humbled to reflect on the service given by so many.

We will remember them.

Text and images supplied by SACF with consents:

“On 30 May, Donnington Detachment took 14 cadets to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
The visit was a valuable and meaningful opportunity for the cadets to broaden their military knowledge in support of their 2 and 3 Star training. Throughout the day, detachment staff guided them around the site, where they explored a range of memorials, including the Cadet Forces Memorial, Gallipoli Memorial, Policing Memorial, KSLI, and Bastion.The cadets also learned about the story of Private Herbert Burden, along with the 345 other soldiers who were punished during the First World War. This encouraged reflection and thoughtful discussion among the group.
The visit highlighted the many different forms of service and sacrifice, while also showing how memorials are designed not only to remember the past, but also to provoke thought and emotion in those who visit.
Overall, it was a thoroughly educational and memorable day for everyone involved”