Our wartime leader had planned the commemoration himself with military precision under the title 'Operation Hope Not'.
Like thousands of others joining a series of events across the United Kingdom, I, and my school, attended a service marking his passing.
Like thousands of others joining a series of events across the United Kingdom, I, and my school, attended a service marking his passing
The Boys' Brigade, the Girl Guides, the Scouts and the Royal British Legion in my home town of Kirkcaldy paid their respects. The Union Flag was unfurled. The National Anthem sung, and Land Of Hope And Glory came later. It was a high moment of Britishness: the UK coming together, under one flag, to mark the death of a leader who had led our country to its finest hour.