Many Veterans face challenges after service, including injury, poor mental health, loneliness, or difficulties adjusting to civilian life. Your donation provides the care, support and hope they need to rebuild their lives.
It was a privilege to care for Charlie in the final months of his life. A much-loved member of the Erskine family, who passed away on 3rd November at the age of 100. We are deeply saddened by Charlie's passing, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone who knew and loved him.
At just 18 years old, Charlie found himself in the English Channel on the eve of D-Day. Serving aboard minesweeper MMS 291, his role was to clear a safe route for US assault craft heading towards Omaha Beach, where hidden mines threatened to destroy ships instantly. In his diary on 6 June 1944, Charlie described a sky lit up by bombs and shell bursts, whilst planes passed overhead.
More than 80 years after D-Day, Charlie's story lives on to ensure the service and sacrifice of Veterans are never forgotten.
As the number of Veterans from my generation grows smaller each year, I hope our stories will be remembered.
Life after service can bring new challenges for many Veterans. Poor health, reduced mobility and loneliness can make everyday life difficult, leaving some Veterans facing these challenges alone. This Remembrance, a donation to Erskine can help ensure Veterans receive the care, companionship and support they need after service.
