The Red Ensign flag was raised above St Peter’s Green on Friday (2 September) as South Kesteven District Council marked the annual Merchant Navy Day.
Merchant Navy Association and Royal British Legion officials joined Scouts and Guides representatives, elected members and council staff for the annual flag-raising.
Council Chairman Cllr Helen Crawford welcomed guests and read out a statement by HRH, The Earl of Wessex KG GCVO, the Merchant Navy Association charity President, saying:
“On this Merchant Navy Day, I very much hope you will support this campaign by Seafarers UK to remember the sacrifices, salute the courage and support the future of the often unsung personnel of our Merchant Navy.
“Too often they are the forgotten or invisible service. By raising the Red Ensign you will ensure that at least on this day they are remembered. Your act will mean so much to their families and to the retired, but most especially to those at sea.”
Captain John Sail, Merchant Navy Association National Vice Chairman, then read the Sea Farers Poem and Father Stuart Cradduck from St Wulfram’s Church delivered a prayer of thanksgiving.
The flag will fly until Monday 5 September.
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