News and Updates

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Read below for the latest news and updates from the Eston Remembrance Committee.

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Teesside Veteran Makes the Radio!

World War II veteran Dennis Smith was recently interviewed by Greatest Hits Radio, as well as having his very own article online! The 99-year old, who now resides in an Eston care home, sat alongside our very own Tony Ray to share some of his fascinating insights into Armistice Day and why it remains as important as ever to commemorate and honour the fallen during Remembrance Sunday.

Please click the link below to read Dennis’ article, or listen to the audio samples from his and Tony’s interview on Greatest Hits Radio.

Greatest Hits Armistice Day article (click to open).

Armistice Day - Dennis and Paul, part 1
Remembrance Sunday - Tony and Dennis, part 1
Armistice Day - Dennis, part 2
Remembrance Sunday - Tony and Dennis, part 2