'Let's just hope we don't get another war like that again.' Those were the words of 104-year-old Percy Chafer, who served as a Gunner with the 7th Armoured Division 80 years ago on D-Day.
Those were the words of 104-year-old Percy Chafer, who served as a Gunner with the 7th Armoured Division and landed on Sword Beach 80 years ago on D-Day.Percy was speaking just moments before tonight's spellbinding concert at the Royal Albert Hall, given in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
'D-Day 80: Remembering the Normandy Landings' was a triumph of pomp and pageantry, patriotism and remembrance.The Duchess of Gloucester meets 104-year-old D-Day veteran Percy ChaferPictured is the host for the evening, Davina McCall, on stage tonight But there was, of course, a unique poignancy to the proceedings. For this year's commemoration - celebrated around the world - was likely the last at which a significant number of veterans would be able to take part.
Donald told the Mail: 'I couldn't get to Normandy this year, it was too much for me,' a tear formed in his eye: 'So I'm just ecstatic to be here tonight.' It should be noted that the Memorial was only made possible courtesy of the generosity and enthusiasm of Mail readers who donated a staggering one million pounds towards its foundation.
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