MUCH has been said and written regarding Vera Lynn, the forces sweetheart.

The TV programme with her daughter was a delight.

What a memory, with tearful veterans contributing alongside her.

Her songs, singing and diction could teach today’s singers a thing or two.

Paul McCartney’s obvious respect of her (along with the other Beatles at the time) was a joy to see and hear.

My cousin, who reached 100 years old in November last, when asked if she had watched the television programme remarked how sad she was to see Vera looking so old.

We had a good laugh when I reminded her she was 100 years old too.

Age is just a number is it not?

Vera’s singing will live on along with her memories.

It was my cousin’s era too and her memory is brilliant, her hearing perfect, just sight is a problem and body frailty, as with the veterans.

Pamela Frankland, Hull Road, Dunnington, York