GRAHAM: PEOPLE OF CAERPHILLY SHOW TREMENDOUS SUPPORT FOR ROYAL WELSH REGIMENT

25^th September 2010  

Speaking after today’s ceremony in Caerphilly town centre to honour the Royal Welsh Regiment with the freedom of Caerphilly County Borough, William Graham said:

‘Occasions like today give the public the opportunity to show their support for the selflessness and bravery of our troops. The large crowds the parade drew along the town’s Cardiff Road and War Memorial showed emphatically how much the people of Caerphilly and its surrounding area appreciate the challenging work that the troops undertake on our behalf.’

The Conservative AM for South Wales East added:

‘It was a privilege to attend today’s parade which included a number of soldiers who were mentioned in despatches this week. Officers from past and present made clear how much they appreciated the honour and how seeing the cheering crowds was a boost for the troops’ morale. I congratulate Caerphilly Council for taking the initiative to confer the much-deserved honour upon the Regiment and organising such a well-attended and memorable event.’