Walsh Funerals & Memorials are a local, independent, award-winning family business of Funeral Directors & Memorial Masons. They operate three branches located in Bloxwich, Great Wyrley, and West Bromwich.
Over the past 12 months, they have been crafting a life-size granite statue of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, expertly hand-carved from a single granite block, with intricate inlays of subtle contrasting colours. Hand painting work and design done by their artists will be unveiled on September 15th.
The ceremony & unveiling will take place at their Head Office in Bloxwich, where the memorial will be displayed outside for the local community to enjoy.
They are very excited about Walsall-born special guest, Mark 'Billy' Billingham MBE who will be joining them at the reveal. Billy is TV’s most experienced, highest ranking and most decorated SAS leader and SAS instructor. He is Chief Instructor on Channel 4’s hit show SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Billy joined the Parachute Regiment in 1983 and served until 1991. He held an array of positions, including Patrol Commander for operational tours in many worldwide locations and also served as a training instructor for the Regiment as a military specialist.
After passing selection, Billy joined the SAS in 1991 as a Mountain Troop specialist. He has been responsible for planning and executing strategic operations and training at the highest level in numerous locations (Iraq, Afghanistan, South America and Africa).
Furthermore, he has led countless hostage rescues. As a result, he has received numerous awards, including the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery and an MBE presented to Billy by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
As well as Billy, they will have a number of representatives from the British legion, Royal Artillery and other Army associates.
They would love for you to attend
THE GRAND REVEAL - WALSH FUNERALS & MEMORIALS
39 Park Road, Bloxwich, WS3 3SS
All welcome to join them from 11.30am on 15th September 2024, with the unveiling at 12pm.
Refreshments will be provided.
