{"id":44640,"date":"2020-11-10T15:43:27","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T15:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=44640"},"modified":"2020-11-10T15:59:29","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T15:59:29","slug":"caerau-community-joins-90-year-old-veteran-leading-remembrance-sunday-parade-from-the-end-of-his-driveway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2020\/11\/10\/caerau-community-joins-90-year-old-veteran-leading-remembrance-sunday-parade-from-the-end-of-his-driveway\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran, 90, leads Remembrance parade from his driveway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">William Williams wanted to honour his fallen comrades but was only expecting his family to attend<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A local veteran led an impromptu Remembrance service last Sunday after his grandson rallied residents to come out in support. William Williams, 90, informed his family on Saturday that he \u201cwas on parade tomorrow\u201d, inspiring grandson Matthew, 32, and his wife Jemma, 33, to put out an appeal on Facebook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1128-2-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Wireless operator William Williams (Credit: Samuel Brett)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Matthew said: \u201cI just thought he deserved some recognition and appreciation for his service. He\u2019s given up most of his life, he fought in Korea and is still using his time to honour the fallen and current service soldiers of her majesty\u2019s forces.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the overnight Facebook campaign, a huge number of people came out to support William at the end of his driveway on Bishopston Road. Firefighters from Ely Fire Station even joined the socially distanced tribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1123-1-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Caerau community applauds (Credit: Samuel Brett)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was a big surprise,\u201d William said after seeing how many people came out to support him. His wife Gloria, 84, said: \u201cWe\u2019ve been delighted that we\u2019ve had so much support from neighbours and friends. For the fire brigade to turn up has been the icing on the cake.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1112-1-1400x1050.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Ely Fire Brigade make an appearance (Credit: Samuel Brett)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At 11am, William stood to attention at the end of his driveway, bearing the welsh standard. The Last Post was sounded and a two-minute silence was observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a standard-bearer is considered an honour in the military, especially when on parade. William has been a standard-bearer at the Wales National War Memorial for the last 30 years, only missing it three times when he was on duty protecting the Queen in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally from Whitchurch, William is a veteran of the Korean War 1950 \u2013 53, where he was a wireless operator in the Welch Regiment. 33 men from William\u2019s regiment died in the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>William actively supports his former comrades and has standard-borne in services held for Korea-veterans on the island of Crete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-2048x1538.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-1400x1051.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-2048x1538.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/Image-1400x1051.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>William in action and pictured with wife Gloria (Credit: Jemma Williams)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>William and Gloria\u2019s last living son, Matthew\u2019s father, passed away earlier this year and the couple have outlived all of their four children. William was surrounded by family on Sunday though, with three of his grandchildren and his seven great-grandchildren attending the parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>William\u2019s parade raised \u00a3200 for charity, which has been donated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpforheroes.org.uk\/\">Help for Heroes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishlegion.org.uk\/get-involved\/poppy-appeal\">The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>William Williams wanted to honour his fallen comrades but was only expecting his family to attend A local veteran led an impromptu Remembrance service last Sunday after his grandson rallied residents to come out in support. William Williams, 90, informed his family on Saturday that he \u201cwas on parade tomorrow\u201d, inspiring grandson Matthew, 32, and his wife Jemma, 33, to put out an appeal on Facebook. Matthew said: \u201cI just thought he deserved some recognition and appreciation for his service. 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