Families and friends of those named on the new memorial, veterans and current military personnel were among the 3,000 guests who packed out the stands. Reports by Helen Draycott - Pictures by Allan Williamson and Tony Swift-Lichfield Mercury and The Express and Star, Wolverhampton AS FAR as highs and lows go, Friday had it all. From the excitement of catching a glimpse of the Queen, which for many was the first time they had seen members of the royal family in the flesh, to the overwhelming sense of pain and relief, as years of waiting ­ six decades for some ­ was finally over. Their brave heroes, which some feared would become the forgotten heroes, have finally been given the recognition they undoubtedly deserve. The sadness of losing a loved one never fades, but the knowledge that their memory will be kept alive will, undoubtedly, offer some comfort and ensure that the rest of us will always remember those who have given ­ and those who, sadly, are yet to give. Other Pictures Please click on the small pictures above to see much larger versions with text in a separate window. The above article is used courtesy of "The Lichfield Mercury",      18th October 2007 The Pictures are courtesy of the "Express and Star", Wolverhampton and "The Lichfield Mercury" This story covers 3 pages. Please Click here to go to page 1 Please Click here to go to page 2