These are VE Day heroes submitted by our readers that still inspire us all today
By Craig Fowler
Published 8th May 2020, 15:02 BST
Updated 8th May 2020, 15:02 BST
Today we pay tribute to our entire Second World War generation. Here are some of the countless local heroes who played their part in securing victory in Europe.
"My grandad was in the RAF. McDowell's florists in Chesser was his shop, he had to train my Grandma how to run it. She kept it going as he was away. This is a Christmas card he sent her." Photo: Pauline McDowell