THE ELIZABETH CROSS

This is one of two  Elizabeth Crosses that were presented in Gloucester Cathedral last night by the Lord Lieutenant. They were presented to the families of an officer and a soldier who were killed in Northern Ireland by the IRA in 1972 and 1973.  They are a wonderful gesture by a grateful nation.  Both families were very moved by the ceremony and despite some second thoughts were deeply appreciative.  Its a long time ago and most of us forget the misery this campaign genereated. We do well to remember those who suffered.