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Children Honor WWII Veterans with Heartfelt Letters

3/22/2025

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In a heartwarming initiative ahead of VE Day's 80th anniversary, the 'VE Mail' project encourages children to connect with WWII veterans through letters. Launching the project, 103-year-old Tom Jones visited a Manchester school, inspiring gratitude and preserving the legacies of these heroes, with support from celebrities and Royal Mail.

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Story summary

In a heartwarming initiative ahead of VE Day's 80th anniversary, the 'VE Mail' project encourages children to connect with WWII veterans through letters. Launching the project, 103-year-old Tom Jones visited a Manchester school, inspiring gratitude and preserving the legacies of these heroes, with support from celebrities and Royal Mail.