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A heroes welcome home for Royal Anglians
Released on 28 January 2008
I think they have done a fantastic job and I am very proud of them and that is why I am delighted to support the appeal.
Councillor Joe Mooney, Chairman, South Norfolk Council
South Norfolk Council Chairman, Councillor Joe Mooney has joined thousands of people in giving soldiers of the 1st Battallion, the Royal Anglian Regiment, a heroes welcome home from Afghanistan.
The Vikings were on parade in Great Yarmouth, at a ceremony organised by the borough council, with financial support from South Norfolk Council.
Fifty troops marched through the Market Place to cheers from thousands of well-wishers, including residents from South Norfolk. The soldiers then attended a celebration of thanksgiving and remembrance, followed by a civic dinner in their honour.
Last October, Councillor Mooney got the EDP's Memorial Appeal rolling by donating the £500 he would have spent on council Christmas cards to the regimental appeal.
He told the paper at the time:
"I very much feel the Royal Anglians are our local battalion. I have nothing but respect for the bravery they have shown serving in Afghanistan.
"I think they have done a fantastic job and I am very proud of them and that is why I am delighted to support the appeal.”
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