Viking Arms Proudly Supports VE Day 80 & VJ Day 80
April 16, 2025
Thursday 8 May 2025 marks a momentous occasion80 years since Victory in Europe (VE Day) and the end of the Second World War in Europe. A few months later, on Friday 15 August, we mark Victory Over Japan (VJ Day), the moment when peace was finally restored to the world following Japans surrender. Together, these milestones commemorate the official end of WWII and the beginning of a new era of freedom.
At Viking Arms, we are proud to support this years VE and VJ Day 80 commemorations, which honour not only the fallen but also the few living veterans who remain with us todaymen and women whose courage and sacrifice shaped the free world we know today.
Why This Year Matters More Than Ever
This 80th anniversary will be one of the last opportunities for the nation to hear firsthand from Second World War veterans. As time passes, it becomes ever more important to preserve their stories, share their memories, and educate the next generation about the values they fought to protect.
As a company rooted in history and tradition, Viking Arms understands the importance of passing down stories of bravery, endurance, and unity. We believe that remembering the past is key to protecting the futureand the freedom we all enjoy today.
A Time to Reflect, Remember, and Connect
Were proud to stand alongside veterans and their families in this year of national remembrance. Through our support of the campaign and our engagement with the armed forces community, we aim to:
- Honour those who served and those who paid the ultimate price
- Thank our living veterans, many of whom still carry the stories of the past
- Connect communities and generations through shared histories
- Reflect on the valuesfreedom, democracy, and peacethat the Second World War generation fought so hard to defend
This is more than a history lessonits a call to action. As Deborah Meaden so powerfully puts it, We owe them more than remembrance. We owe them action.
At Viking Arms, our heritage is shaped by those who servedmany of whom were our grandparents, great-grandparents, or colleagues. Their stories remind us that peace is hard-won, that values must be defended, and that freedom should never be taken for granted.
As we mark 80 years of peace, we do so with gratitude, humility, and a firm belief that the stories of those who served must live onnot just in history books, but in our daily lives and values.
We are proud to say: They are not forgotten.
Find out more ways to get involved via ve-vjday80.gov.uk
