The Surrey Military Support Group

One of the privileges of being the High Sheriff of Surrey is to sit on the Surrey Military Support Group which is chaired by the Lord Lieutenant. It serves as a strategic liaison group between the military and civil society in Surrey and its purpose is to enhance understanding, trust and mutual support between the armed forces and the communities the serve. Our most recent meeting was held at the Tower of London which enabled us to witness the wonderful installation of thousands or ceramic poppies to reflect on the lasting impact and devastating scale of loss caused by the Second World War 1939-1945. The installation was designed by Tom Piper and the poppies by artist Paul Cummins and the installation commenced ahead of VE Day and lasts until after Remembrance Day.