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Lord Mayor marks National
Merchant Navy Day
LIVERPOOL'S Lord Mayor will celebrate
National Merchant Navy Day this weekend by attending a service at Liverpool
Parish Church. On Sunday, 6 September 2015, Councillor Tony Concepcion, will
lead the City in recognising the efforts of those at sea during times of
conflict. Lord Mayor, Councillor Tony Concepcion said:- "I am honoured
to be representing the city as we remember the sacrifices made by seafarers
who fought for our freedom in 2 World Wars and subsequent conflicts
Liverpool's historic links with the sea mean that we will never forget the
efforts made by these brave and dedicated men and women. Our thoughts and
prayers are with all Merchant Navy personnel past and present, and their
families and friends." National Merchant Navy Day will begin with a
service at Liverpool Parish Church, (Our Lady and St Nicholas), on Sunday, 6
September 2015, at midday and be followed by a short march and wreath laying
ceremony at the Pier Head at 1pm. It is estimated that nearly 40,000
seafarers have died in World Wars I and II and in conflict up to the present
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