Bury Town Hall echoed with applause as an armed forces campaigner, who for nearly 50 years made ‘an amazing contribution to the borough’ was recognised after stepping down from his role organising the town’s Remembrance parades and poppy appeals.
Colonel Eric Davidson, 84, was given a prolonged standing ovation by members of the council and officers as he was presented with a commemorative shield at a meeting of the full council last week. An emotional Mr Davidson, known affectionately across Bury as ‘Colonel Eric’, said that ‘the town has made me feel like a son’ as he collected the award.
The Mayor of Bury, Coun Tim Pickstone, said: “ Bury is hugely proud of our connection to the military, in particular to the Royal Regiment of Fusilers. Tonight we have a opportunity to present an award for the outstanding work Eric Davidson has undertaken including the organisation of the annual poppy appeal and organising our annual Remembrance and Gallipoli ceremonies.
