Source: Traditional Unionist Voice – Northern Ireland
TUV Ballymoney Councillor Jonathan McAuley has welcomed the successful first stage of his Notice of Motion on VJ Day, which passed through the Council’s Corporate Policy Committee this evening.
The motion, proposed by Councillor McAuley and seconded by his party colleague Councillor Allister Kyle, stated:
“Following the successful events held by Council to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, I propose that Council consider organising an event to remember and commemorate the end of the Second World War (VJ Day).
“As significant as VE Day was in 1945, we must also remember the sacrifice of the many service personnel who continued the war for freedom for a further three months.”
Councillor Kyle added:
“I know time will be tight between now and 15th August, but it is certainly my hope that something can be arranged. While the scale of any commemoration may not match the VE Day events, it would certainly be remiss if VJ Day were not marked in some meaningful way.”
Council plans include raising the VJ Day flag at all town halls, expanding the existing VE Day exhibition at the town hall to include VJ Day memorabilia, and engaging with the Royal British Legion to support and participate in their wreath-laying event.
Councillor McAuley expressed his hope that the motion will be ratified at the full Council meeting this Thursday evening.