Councillor Kieran Quinn has had the privilege to know and work alongside many service personnel, not just in Droylsden but elsewhere also.

Indeed along with Councillor Susan Quinn the current Deputy Mayor of Tameside they represented to Borough at the recent Preston military show.

As Cllr Quinn said "Many Droylsden residents put their lives on the line for this Country. They never questioned the service or indeed the sacrifice required. Service, to this Country alone was enough.

Armed Services day is designed so veterans can show the pride they have in having served their country with distinction.

Whether it was service in years gone by or indeed current service in places like Afghanistan or Iraq your Droylsden East Labour team have pride in knowing that in Tameside we will always stand shoulder to shoulder with veterans."