Falklands War 40th anniversary: Sale ceremony to be held for local veterans

A memorial service for the 40^th anniversary of the Falklands War is to take place in Sale.

Veterans of the 1982 conflict will be joined by members of the Armed Forces, cadets and civic dignitaries – including Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham – to pay their respects to those who lost their lives fighting to take back the islands on behalf of its residents.

The service takes place at St Paul’s Church, Sale, on Sunday 19th June, with the Mayor of Trafford, Cllr Chris Boyes also in attendance.

Cllr Boyes said: “It will be a privilege to represent our borough at this memorial service. It is important that we pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the conflict, to those who still suffer as a result of the war, and also to honour all our Armed Forces for the service they provide in keeping our country safe.”

Timetable of Commemoration of the Falklands 40^th Anniversary

09:45 – Assemble at St Paul’s Church Sale
09:50 – Armed Forces and cadets to enter St Paul’s
10:00 – Service begins
11:00 – Service ends – Cadets & Armed Forces assemble in St Paul’s carpark
11:15 – March to Sale Town Hall
11:30 – Assemble outside Sale War Memorial
11:40 – Act of Remembrance & wreath laying led by the Rev Rebecca Mathew
11:50 – finish of Act of Remembrance

The Falklands War took place from 2nd April to 15th June. In total, 907 people died in the conflict, including 255 British servicemen and three female Falkland Island civilians.

Following the service, a parade will take place from St Paul’s to the War Memorial, where there will be an Act of Remembrance and wreath-laying, led by the Rev Rebecca Mathew.

Cllr Boyes added: “As part of the Council’s Armed Services Covenant, it’s important we honour the past so that we can maintain our promise to support the Armed Forces community working and residing in Trafford. We must recognise and remember the sacrifices made by members of this Armed Forces community, particularly those who have given the most.”

St Paul’s Church, 15 Springfield Road, Sale M33 7YA