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Please find below the latest news items published by the Last Post Association.
LPA visits the US
On Thursday, 12 September 2024, the Ypres Last Post Association will travel to Washington, United States. The delegation consists of buglers Christophe Wils and Tonny
Major Tonie Holt
02/07/2024 – Speech by Benoit Mottrie, Chairman of the Last Post Association Ladies and Gentlemen, We gather here tonight under the solemn embrace of the
96 years Last Post Association
02/07/2024 – Speech by Benoit Mottrie, Chairman of the Last Post Association This ceremony marks the 96th anniversary of the Last Post, which was played
VE-Day: Speech
08/05/2024 – Speech by Benoit Mottrie, Chairman of the Last Post Association Ladies and gentleman, dames en heren, Let me first welcome our guests from
Household Cavalry: Speech
04/05/2024 – Speech by Benoit Mottrie, Chairman of the Last Post Association Lord Astor, Gen Smyth Osbourne, Col Griffin, esteemed guests, ladies and gentlemen, On
Household Cavalry comes to Zandvoorde and Ypres
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May 2024 The Household Cavalry is coming to Zandvoorde (Zonnebeke) and Ypres during the weekend of 4 and 5 May
ANZAC Day: Speech
25/04/2024 – Speech by Benoit Mottrie, Chairman of the Last Post Association Minister, Burgemeester, Excellenties, Ladies and gentlemen, dames en heren, Welcome to this 108th
Armistice 2023: Speech
Address by Benoit Mottrie, Chairman of the Last Post Association At the Imperial War Museum in London, a quote attributed to Plato reads, ‘Only the
Enjoy the concert 2023
Welcome on one of the concerts 2023 in the cathedral of Ieper. Please read the guidelines below to make the concert an unforgettable experience. The