Supporters’ warm welcome to regiment made us feel proud
Last updated at 15:00, Friday, 13 November 2009
I wouldlike to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, to extend our heartfelt thanks to the supporters of Carlisle United for the tremendous reception which you gave us on November 7.
It was a great privilege to have received an invitation from the club to be guests at the match and we had been assured of a warm welcome from the supporters.
What we were not prepared for however was just how warm the welcome was. It was a very humbling and uplifting experience to be on the receiving end of such generosity of spirit.
Although Carlisle did not quite get the desired result from the game (better luck in the replay!), what was won was the respect and gratitude of myself and the other soldiers who attended.
We felt it a proud day for both the regiment and the city of Carlisle as a whole.
SERGEANT STEVE BARTLETT
The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
First published at 14:22, Friday, 13 November 2009
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
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