📑 Table of Contents
- What is VE Day?
- Why VE Day Still Matters
- How We Can Honour Veterans Today
- Where You Can Start
- Final Thoughts
🕯️ What is VE Day?
VE Day 2025 UK marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe — a pivotal moment in our nation’s history when the Second World War ended in Europe on 8 May 1945. Towns and cities across the UK erupted in celebration, honouring the sacrifices made by millions to secure peace.
Eighty years on, VE Day 2025 UK is more than just a historical remembrance — it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the cost of conflict and the responsibility we all share to support those still affected by war today.
Across the country, events will take place to honour the past, from major ceremonies like the Westminster Abbey National Service of Thanksgiving (details here) to local parades, memorials, and beacon lightings.
But remembrance must go beyond tradition. It must lead to action — especially for the thousands of modern-day UK veterans facing mental health struggles, isolation, and life-altering injuries long after their service ends.
🪖 Why VE Day Still Matters
VE Day isn’t just about history. It’s about memory, gratitude, and responsibility. It reminds us that peace was hard-won — and that the cost of war extends far beyond the battlefield.
While we honour those who fought in the Second World War, we must not forget the veterans of more recent conflicts who carry invisible wounds — PTSD, anxiety, depression, and isolation — long after their service ends.
🎗️ How We Can Honour Veterans Today
At Veterans Hurt Too, we believe remembrance must be paired with action.
Today, there are thousands of ex-servicemen and women across the UK:
- Facing housing insecurity
- Struggling with mental health
- Feeling isolated or forgotten
And while remembrance events and wreaths are meaningful, so is making sure no one is left behind.
🤝 Where You Can Start
💬 Talk to a Veteran – Start a conversation. Ask them how they’re doing.
🧠 Learn About Support Services – Share or explore our Veteran Support Guide
🛍️ Shop with Purpose – We donate 10% of profits to veterans’ charities.
🎗️ Attend a VE Day Event – Even a moment of silence is powerful.
🧡 Final Thoughts
As we reflect on the courage and sacrifice that defined VE Day 2025 UK, let’s also shine a light on those still fighting battles we cannot see.
Supporting today’s veterans doesn’t require a uniform or a battlefield — it starts with awareness, compassion, and a willingness to act.
Here are three simple things you can do today:
- Attend a local remembrance service or watch a national broadcast like those promoted by the Royal British Legion (see event listings)
- Share a support resource like our Veteran Mental Health Guide
- Shop with purpose — every purchase from our veteran-led store supports UK charities
This VE Day, let’s remember the past by supporting the present — because Veterans Hurt Too.
