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Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Campaign Nears Final Fundraising Push

Organizers aim to unveil the statue at the White Cliffs of Dover in June 2025, marking the 80th VE Day anniversary and five years since Lynn's passing.

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Overview

  • The campaign to honor Dame Vera Lynn with a memorial statue has raised £1.15 million but still requires £350,000 to meet its goal.
  • The bronze statue, currently in the Czech Republic, awaits relocation to the White Cliffs of Dover.
  • Organizers plan to unveil the memorial in June 2025 to coincide with the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the fifth anniversary of Lynn's death.
  • Dame Vera Lynn, known as the 'Forces' Sweetheart,' boosted troop morale during WWII with iconic songs like 'We’ll Meet Again' and 'The White Cliffs of Dover.'
  • Virginia Lewis-Jones, Lynn's daughter, emphasized her mother’s belief in duty and the importance of teaching young people to help others and remember wartime sacrifices.