RACEGOERS are being encouraged to show their support for the armed forces at Redcar’s Help for Heroes Family Fun Day this month.
The raceday, on Sunday, July 17, will see families from across the region come together to show their support for both Help for Heroes and the Royal British Legion.
Alongside the horse races on the day there will be a parade along the final furlong of the racecourse by the Royal British Legion standard bearers, which will culminate in a two-minute silence to remember all those who have served in the forces.
Eric Howden, BEM, who is a member of the Royal Army Ordinance Corps, said: “I have been leading the parade for many years now and every year we always receive a wonderful, warm reception, which we really appreciate.”
Any serving or former military personnel wearing their medals with an MOD90 card or HM Armed Forces Veteran badge, will get free entry.
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