A ‘COVENANT’ – with all the word’s Biblical connotations – means more than an everyday agreement.
And so, it is the named used to describe the ancient duty of a nation to look after those prepared to give their lives to protect it.
Now the Royal British Legion claims the Government is in danger of breaking its covenant with UK servicemen and women.
Veterans in Southport’s branch of the Legion are joining the campaign demanding the Government honour it – and they want you to join them.
Recent scandals have included sub-standard accommodation, poor kit in combat zones and compensation payouts to maimed heroes that have been dwarfed by those given to workers suffering office-based strains.
Today, the Visiter reports the story of 25-year-old Charlie Steel who has seen combat service in Iraq, Afghanistan and Macedonia.
He makes clear his disappointment with the financial, practical and medical support available to those like him who have embarked on an uncertain future outside the military.
Let’s make sure ‘Lest we forget’ is not a slogan confined to Remembrance Sunday – and back the Legion in its noble campaign.
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