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Once again the word "I"appears so very often in the posts of Vic and Sue. Problem is, the electorate think differently. Had either of you been at the meeting on 3/9/14 you would have see the majority of DT Cllrs were for the flag. Also, a large number who have signed the petition are ex forces who have come out in droves , offer to raise and strike the flag if that is what's wanted and so many people have offered to pay towards the flagpole. A flag flies permanently at the Cenotaph , Admiral the Lord Boyce fully supports it and so do many veterans that came up to sign . Some were terribly upset at the lack of respect on DDay, as was Dame Vera Lynn, and no service either on Forces day. When I spoke with the mayor initially about 4 August she stated there was only a very short ceremony planned as she had a previous engagement. Some at DDC encouraged a bit more effort. If nothing else comes from this, it will not be a wasted effort ànd something might be done for a Dover branch of veterans. They used to be in Dover. Why did they leave? It is so striking that people are now telling me what I should be doing. What were you doing when they were still here and could have been helped? Hindsight is a wonderful thing isn't it but please do not put your failure in my shoes. Yes it has been enough Vic. People are absolutelý sick of not being listened to. Remember the role and code of conduct of a cllr. For your information, I am either Augusta or Mrs Pearson. Anything else is a tad sarcastic and we do not resort to that surely? I do voluntary work in a charity shop. And if it is of any intrest I have had a meeting at DDC where setting up a charity for homeless ex forces, amongst others, like helping out veterans was discussed at length .it has not been mentioned because , as you may know, it is rather involved and time consuming. My first priority is getting the flagpole up as it appears more efficient to focus on 1 project at a time. Then further meetings will be held. I will look to you both to help out all you can and also to put a donation in the hat. I respect forces, ex forces and veterans like nothing else so respect for any time served in the forces. My husband was in for 26 years and as his wife I followed where he went so maybe a little bit of what they respect like our flag has rubbed off on me and I will never apologise for wanting to see union flags on every public building, every park , public place, school and anywhere else it can be flown with pride. Lets ask HRH Prince Harry, hopefully he has the time to reply to the letter sent.
