VJ 80 Day Commemorations

15th August 2025

Newtownstewart

James Baxter DL joined the Newtownstewart Branch of the Royal British Legion in a Litter Pick at the River Walk in Newtownstewart as a mark of commemoration for  VJ 80 Day. 

Mountjoy 

James Baxter DL attended the Mountjoy BB to partake in a litter pick.

James talked to the Boys abut the service young boys had to undertake in the World Wars and it was good for today’s youth to reflect on their service. James receipted the Ode to the Fallen. The group, along with James, then headed out in 4 directions to collect the litter. 20 bags were accumulated.

Dungannon

Mr Noel Irwin, President of Dungannon/ Moy RBL, Mrs Frances Nolan MBE VLL and Rev WIlliam Newell, Chaplain to Dungannon RBL laying a wreath at the war memorial in Dungannon on VJ 80 Day. 

Fivemiletown  

Mrs Kim Ashton DL with Frances Burton, Chair of Mid Ulster Council and Iain Lendrum, Chair of Fivemiletown RBL laying a wreath in Fivemiletown. 

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