I AM delighted that six months after the cruel and mindless vandalism of the war graves at Broadwater Cemetery, they have been restored and there has been a rededication service.
Trooper W H Rhodes of the 1st Lifeguards gave his life for his country on November 17, 1917, aged 31.
His was one of five graves wrecked with several others defaced by graffiti.
The destruction caused great uproar and anger in Worthing an
d rightly so. These men gave their lives for our freedom, which these vandals really need to think about and realise.
Freedom has to be fought for. They, as well as us, are free today because of these men's great sacrifice.
The police caught one, but sadly for legal reasons he cannot be named, and received a token fine of £100 by magistrates.
I hope now that the war graves will be left alone. It is terrible they should be attacked in this way.
Trooper Rhodes' family will, I am sure, be comforted after a wreath of red poppies was laid on his grave on behalf of the Royal British Legion.
Steve Fuller
Rowan Avenue
HoveNOTE: All letters must include a name and address which can be withheld by request.
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