Echoes of Valour

Tomorrow, May 8, is VE Day - a time to honour those who fought for peace and freedom, including my grandfather. He served in the British Army during World War II, alongside the 174 Squadron, Mauritius Squadron, named in recognition of the people of Mauritius. Their contributions were never forgotten. More than a million soldiers from Africa and beyond fought despite coming from developing nations. Their courage and sacrifice shaped history, reminding us that peace is built on the resilience of those who came before us.

Echoes of Valour

The morning light begins to rise,

Soft winds whisper through the skies.

A day of memory, bright yet deep,

For those who fought, for those who keep.

From distant shores, across the sea,

Mauritius stood in unity.

Their hands, their hearts, their courage true,

A gift of strength the world once knew.

My grandfather, and grandfathers all,

Stood with enduring courage,

Through battles fought, side by side.

Not for conquest, not for gain,

But for a world free from pain.

His voice still echoes, stories told,

Of sacrifice and hearts so bold.

And though the years may fade the past,

His legacy will ever last ❤️