SSAFA offers a lifetime of support (From York Press)

SSAFA offers a lifetime of support

11:04am Monday 29th October 2012 in Letters By Reader's letter

AT THIS time of year, our thoughts turn to the brave servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Recent conflicts have brought added relevance to annual acts of Remembrance. Increasingly we remember not only battles long past but families in our own communities who are mourning the recent death of a loved one.

We also think about the bravery of those who now live with life-changing injuries, and the families that support them. During the last century, British troops saw action in many different conflicts.

But from the National Service generation fighting in Korea to those who served during the troubles in Northern Ireland, the Falklands War and the campaigns in Bosnia and Kosovo, many veterans feel their sacrifices and those of their comrades have been forgotten.

The North Yorkshire branch of SSAFA Forces Help provides a lifetime of support to servicemen and women and their dependants. We’re here for them long after conflicts have become history.

So, if you have ever served in our Armed Forces, including as a National Serviceman, or you know someone who has and you need some support then SSAFA’s local team is here to help.

Nigel Metcalfe, SSAFA, North Yorkshire.