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Lights Out
“The lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see
them lit again in our lifetime.” Sir Edward Grey, Foreign
Secretary, uttered these words on the eve of Britain officially
entered the First World War. Exactly 100 years later, The
Royal British Legion is inviting millions of individuals,
households and companies to join together in a national
moment of reflection.
The Royal British legion is encouraging everyone in the UK
to turn off their lights between 10pm and 11pm on 4 August
2014 – leaving only a single light or candle for this symbolic
act of reflection and hope. On that night, we will remember
more than a million Commonwealth Service personnel who
lost their lives in the First World War.
It is hoped one million candles will be lit across the UK to
remember each and every one of those Service men and
women who gave their lives in the ‘war to end all wars’.
Please join together with them to create a unique national
moment for the United Kingdom and The Royal British
Legion.
A limited edition Centenary candle will be available from
M&S stores from 4 July 2014 for £4, with all profit going to
The Royal British Legion. Visit www.1418now.org.uk/whats-
on/lights-out for more information.