Colin Grainger , Editor Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:00 PM

Honouring our heroes. On Saturday the Newham public are being invited to show their support for the G Company 7 Rifles, who will get the Freedom of the Borough in acknowledgement of their presence in Newham.

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The honour comes after Newham Council passed a resolution to present the men and women of G Company, 7th Battalion The Rifles with the Freedom of the London Borough of Newham, in recognition of their gallant and courageous service to the country and as a token of respect to all the men and women of the borough who have and are still serving in the Regiment.

The G Company 7 Rifles will be presented with the Freedom Scroll on Saturday. Residents are invited to listen to the Territorial Armys Waterloo Band & Bugles who will play a selection of music at 10.15am at Stratford Park, in West Ham Lane, Stratford.

A parade will start at 10.30am with the troops marching through Stratford Broadway and returning to Old Town Hall Stratford, where they will be presented with the Freedom Scroll outside Old Town Hall at 11am.

Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales said: Saying a simple thank you for what G Company of the 7th Battalion of the Rifles Regiment does for us and the contribution they make to our community seems such a small gesture but is one I know the unit greatly appreciates.

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Freedom of Newham Borough parade to honour our heroes