The death of Harry Patch, the last British survivor of the WW1 trenches, is certainly an occasion for sadness. But it is also an occasion to remember, honour and – yes – celebrate the tremedous sacrifices that he and his generation made, as well as the sacrifices that British servicemen continue to make, on our behalf. Patch and Henry Allingham – who passed away last week – were decent, heroic men. We should be proud there are thousands more like them.
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