Frome is invited to join together for Remembrance over 14th and 15th August, with a church service, and Act of Remembrance and torches and reflective music to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, Victory over Japan. 80 years earlier on 15th August 1945, World War 2 was finally at an end after six long years from 1939 to 1945. Millions across the world had died, been injured or were unrecognisable both physically and mentally. Peace had been declared after Japan surrendered, with the dropping of two atomic bombs.
Events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day
Thursday 14th August, 6pm
Eve of VJ Day Service of Remembrance at St John the Baptist Church
Lighting of the Lantern of Hope
Friday 15th August, 12pm
Act of Remembrance at Frome War Memorial, Frome Memorial Theatre
Standards, wreath laying, Last Post, 2 minute silence, Reveille.
King George VI speech to the nation on the night of VJ Day, 15th August 1945
Listen to readings and watch as the VE/VJ Lantern of Hope is lit
From 1pm Frome Victoria Park
Setting up of the bunting to form VE and VJ 80
Drone photos, music, Lanterns of Hope
6pm: Move from Victoria Park to Frome Memorial with bunting and torches for 8 minutes of silence and reflection, followed by peaceful music.
6:30pm: Move off with bunting to form a procession of Torches of Hope from Frome Memorial to St Johns Church courtyard.