FALKLANDS war veteran Simon Weston is calling on the people of Plymouth to help find the unsung heroes who represent ‘The Best Of British’.
Simon, who was named the Nation’s Favourite Hero in 2014, has joined forces with global hearing specialist Amplifon for The Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons, which will celebrate truly remarkable people who are an example to the nation.
On the second of April 1982 Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands – it was a war of a generation and one that many people will never forget. In one of the most horrific moments of the conflict, RFA Sir Galahad was bombed; aboard at the time was Simon Weston OBE. This was an event which would change his life forever. Against the odds, Simon escaped the burning and buckled ship, suffering 46% burns to his body.
Today he has become one of the most recognised faces of the conflict. Simon Weston; My Life, My Story is a truly inspirational show about one man’s journey from the front...
