Wrexham will be joining the rest of the UK in marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) this Friday, August 15.
There will be a short service of remembrance at the Burma Star Memorial in Bodhyfryd (near the Cenotaph) starting at 11:45am, which will include the national two-minute silence at 12noon.
The service will be led by Reverand Petra Goodband and everyone is welcome to attend.
Representatives of the Armed Forces will also be in attendance.
There will be other community events taking place in the county borough and across North Wales, including a reception – organised by Friends of Bellevue Park – at Bellevue Park community centre for veterans, friends and family after the service at Bodhyfryd.
Wrexham’s Armed Forces Champion Councillor Beverley Parry-Jones has paid tribute to all those who served in Asia and the Pacific during the Second World War.
Councillor Parry-Jones said: “This Friday marks 80 years since the end of the war with Japan, and it’s important that we take time to remember everyone who served and was affected by this terrible conflict.
“We remember them all on this special anniversary, and take time to time to reflect on the sacrifices and suffering they endured – particularly veterans and their families.”
