A dedication ceremony for a new memorial to British victims of overseas terrorism will be held on May 17, it has been confirmed.
The announcement was made by Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Defence People and Veterans.
The National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas will host the ceremony for Still Water, a memorial featuring a concrete ellipse set below ground level, with a top layer of ruffled cement to represent water. The surface will contain seven pale cast concrete shapes.
Mr Ellwood said: “This memorial is a poignant tribute to British people killed in terrorist attacks abroad and will act as a focal point for remembrance for their loved ones and the whole country.
“It is a space for quiet reflection and contemplation and I hope that it will become a place where those who have been affected can come to remember.
“I would encourage anyone who has lost a family member in an overseas terrorist incident to apply for a place at the dedication ceremony and join this act of remembrance.”
People can apply to attend online before February 19.
