Swinney paid tribute to the “brave men and women” involved in the military operation during the Second World War, ahead of joining a service in Portsmouth on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Scottish veterans minister Graeme Dey will be at the National D-Day 80 Commemoration Concert taking place in Edinburgh on Thursday.Speaking ahead of the special services, the First Minister paid tribute to all those who had served during the conflict. “It is important that current and future generations continue to learn of the events that took place in Normandy so that we ensure such a conflict is never repeated.
“We will never forget those who have, and continue to, lay down their lives in the service of their country.”We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
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