Abandoned Soldier Memorial Photographs

The Abandoned Soldier Scuplture is to commemorate forgotten veterans,it was installed at it's temporary accomodation on Millenium Avenue at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire by serving soldiers.The sculpture was originally sited for three years in front of Nelsons Column in London.

Now three years on the statue which symbolises the forgotten servicemen of recent conflicts is in danger of itself being forgotten and falling into neglect.London based sculpture James Napier says,"The Sculpture was cast in resin which is already deteriorating,and unless we can raise funds to have it bronzed,it will eventually simply fade away.The symbolism is tragic.

The Anbandoned Soldier Project at www.theabandonedsoldier.com has been founded to raise the funds needed to make the statue permanent.It is modeled on Lance Corporal Tweedy who was injured by friendly fire in 2003 whilst serving in Basra,he received several injuries including severe shrapnel wounds to his face.

It is hoped that the project will become a rallying point for individuals and organisations involved with post combat stress,homelessness,and the many other issues affecting servicemen and ex servicemen.A number of charities have already expressed interest in working with the project.