Ultimate sacrifice made by animals

I SHOULD like to remind people of the ultimate sacrifice made by millions of animals and birds during the years of human conflict and wars.

On Remembrance Sunday a purple wreath will be laid at the Whitehall Memorial gates to commemorate these silent victims.

These include thousands of horses facing horrendous conditions on the battlefields.

Many never to return and pigeons carrying vital messages across enemy lines risking their lives on a daily basis.

Vast numbers of animals on farms, for instance, became victims when bombing started.

Please contact Animal Aid on 01732 364 546 or visit www. animalaid.org.uk for further information. Janet Cummings Rugby

Invictus Games great success

THIS year’s Invictus Games in Australia have now closed and the next are, I understand, likely to be in the Netherlands in 2020. The Games, for Service personnel affected in various ways by serving their respective countries, were a great success. We must all admire the determination and courage shown by so many participants. I also admire the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their whole-hearted support. The Duke launched the original concept and, with his wife, attracted great publicity, reminding us of how much we owe to those who risk so much to protect us. Best wishes to them all. Cllr. David Skinner Westwood Ward

Your chance to pay tribute in book

A BOOK of Remembrance to all who served, will be in the Central Library, Smithford Way, during the opening hours of the Coventry Poppy Shop.

All are welcome to sign the book and pay tribute to family members, friends and anyone else known to you. Michael Smith, Coventry