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Remembrance Sunday: Aberystwyth veteran pays for memorial lights

John Davies, a war veteran from Aberystwyth, who personally financed the lighting and sound system for the town's war memorial for Remembrance events.

11 November 2023 · 22:27 UTC

Davies, who served in Afghanistan, spent about £3,500 on this project, driven by his desire to honor those who lost their lives in military conflicts. His actions were prompted by the current inadequate condition of the memorial's lighting, which he hopes will be modernized to attract and educate the younger generation.

Remembrance Sunday services are being held across Wales, including a national observance in Cardiff. The article also touches on the tradition of wearing poppies for Remembrance Day, symbolizing support for the armed forces community, with different colored poppies representing various aspects of remembrance.

Ceredigion Council acknowledged issues with their own lighting at the war memorial and plans to undertake necessary repairs and upgrades. Davies' contribution is seen as a temporary solution, giving the council time to fix the existing infrastructure.