Worthing mayor will wear his poppy his pride

THE mayor of Worthing Bob Smytherman has spoken of why he will be wearing a poppy with pride this Remembrance Sunday.

Mr Smytherman said: “As Mayor of Worthing I will be wearing my poppy with pride to remember all those who have, or are recovering from, a mental health condition as a result of serving in the services, as during my year I have been championing the issue of mental health.

W45707H13  Mayor Bob Smytherman opens Worthing's Garden of Remembranceplaceholder image
W45707H13 Mayor Bob Smytherman opens Worthing's Garden of Remembrance

“I will lead Remembrance Sunday service with huge pride and I would urge the whole town to join me either in person or from their hearts.

“Our local British Legion work tirelessly for the Poppy Appeal every year and I will certainly wear my poppy with huge pride.”

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