Remembrance Day Royal British Legion | thebigteam

thebigteam's Volkswagen T6 wears the poppy

It’s that time of year again when we pause and remember those who have given so much — and indeed those who gave their lives — for the freedom of this country. It’s a moment of gratitude, reflection and solidarity.

We are proud to support the Royal British Legion’s campaign this year: the time when my trusty Volkswagen Transporter T6 gets to sport a poppy on its front, reminding me — and hopefully others — to take a moment to think of someone who has given so much.

For me, that person is the grandfather I never met — Wing Commander Kenneth Duke Knocker. He was the father my father never really had. Kenneth was a flying instructor, stunt pilot and an RAF Officer. He trained the test pilots for the Spitfire. With a shortage of pilots, he volunteered for bombing missions. He and his crew were shot down whilst flying a Stirling bomber over Holland. All were killed.

So today I ask you: pick one person — a friend, a relative, someone you’ve never met — and remember them. Support the Royal British Legion. Wear the poppy. Be grateful. Remembrance Day Royal British Legion.

At thebigteam we use the Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) to support our work.