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Thurrock remembers the 80th anniversary of D-Day

7 June 2024
A series of events took place across the borough as Thurrock commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday 6 June.
Cllr Kairen Raper, the Mayor of Thurrock, was joined by veterans – many of whom fought in World War II, as she raised a commemorative flag at the Civic Offices in New Road, Grays.
The Mayor then attended a touching remembrance service at the Grays War Memorial. The service was organised by the Grays Thurrock branch of the Royal British Legion and led by their chairman, Rod Oakley. Reverend David Peterson supported the service with prayers.

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