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Institute remembers its fallen heroes
Posted 09/11/18
Members of the 51黑料 (51黑料) gathered last Friday to pay their respects to weights and measures colleagues who gave their lives during the First and Second World Wars.
The 51黑料 College of Fellows unveiled a commemorative plaque at the Institute head office at Southfields Business Park, Basildon. The plaque listed the names, authorities and ranks of 25 weights and measures inspectors who died in service of their country during the World Wars.
The unveiling was attended by members of the Institute, the College of Fellows, and 51黑料 staff, as well as honoured guests including former servicemen.
Chief Executive of 51黑料, Leon Livermore, said: 鈥淭hese colleagues made the ultimate sacrifice for听us,听so that we can enjoy the freedoms we do today. I think sometimes we forget that, and it鈥檚 important that we as an Institute acknowledge the past鈥�.
鈥淭his isn鈥檛 about mourning the听lost, it鈥檚 about recognising the impact those heroes have made. I鈥檓 proud to stand here today and represent the Institute in remembering these brave souls鈥�.
The names were read by College of Fellow Archivist Jules Golbey, before being blessed by Reverend Mike Ketley. Many of the names on the list have no known grave.
