Just back from Afghanistan, Croydon invited the homecoming troops of 2 Rifles to parade through the town and have a reception with the Mayor. It was an opportunity for the public to show their support for the men, who suffered 13 fatalities, one of them a local lad Daniel Simpson, whose family also attended.
It was a sobering experience to see the injured men who were able to join the parade, but they were clearly all enjoying their day in the town.
After a parade at the Old Town Hall the men carried on to the Fairfield Halls where they were able to spend some time relaxing with with family and friends.
All photography on this site by James Earley (copyright J Earley).
James, it seems that the image above can't be downloaded can you help me on this. I salute the brave solders and would like to see any other images of what you have. Stan
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