11-11-11

Today is 11-11-11 Armistice Day, a day of Remembrance in the UK. We will never forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our continued freedom and those who continue to put their lives on the line for us. You have ensured that we can live our lives in freedom and with freedom of choice.



Those of you, who know me, will have heard me talk about choice. I work in the prosthetic industry and see people whose lives have been devastated by a horrific incident or congenital issues, making everyday tasks a huge challenge. They have had no choice in how their lives have changed, or continue to unfold.

Today an amazing young lady called Lydia, who has lost both of her legs, will be coming in to work to collect a new pair of legs. She is only 10 years old and has put her own struggle aside campaigning for the Help For Heroes charity. On Sunday she will be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in London. Together we have designed a very special pair of legs for her to wear. I am so very humbled by her spirit and drive. She is a very special person. Well done Lydia, you are an inspiration, I am so proud to call you a friend.

Today more than ever I am mindful, that thanks to the sacrifice of others and through good fortune, I still have a choice.

Linking that to all of us here... Ultimately we have a choice, of what we put into our bodies and the exercise we do.

Here in America, we call it "Veteran's Day", also a salute to those who paid the price for our freedom, some of them, the ultimate price! I had a brother who served in the Army for 10 years as a MP, he has since past away, so today I salute him and ALL other soldiers from all walks of life who proudly served their contries for all of our freedoms! Thank You to all the armed services for your sacrifices!