framed photogaph

A framed photograph showing a picture of the Kuwait Towers and an enamel badge with the words "WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SACRIFICES FOR THE LIBERATION OF KUWAIT KUWAIT NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, 1994" engraved on a gold metal plaque. On the inside of the lid of the black velvet box is a picture of the Kuwait National Assembly Building. There is also a lapel badge for the Kuwait National Assembly and a letter and envelope addressed to Mrs L Weeks.

Framed photograph belonging to Squadron Leader Kevin Paul Weeks RAF. Weeks was a navigator with No. 16 Squadron based at RAF Laarbruck flying Tornado GR.1's when he was deployed to Saudi Arabia for the Gulf War (Operation Granby). On 22 January 1991, Weeks was killed in action together with his pilot Squadron Leader Garry Lennox, when their aircraft (ZA467) failed to return from a low-level mission against enemy positions.

a) WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SACRIFICES FOR THE LIBERATION OF KUWAIT KUWAIT NATIONAL ASSEMBLEY, 1994 b) Dear Mrs L Weeks June 1994 Family of Sqn Ldr. K. P. Weeks RAF The National Assembly wishes to express its gratitude and sincere appreciation for the sacrifices and heroic acts of your loved one and other servicemen who gave their lives for the liberation of Kuwait and for upholding the principles of peace and non-aggression. The United Kingdom, along with its allies, witnessed on August 2, 1990 a barbaric aggression which they soon condemned and resolved to repel in order that justice prevails and tyranny be defeated. Your loved ones paid the ultimate price so that freedom is restored and aggresssors are not rewarded. They paid the dearest possible price so that the peace-loving people of Kuwait regain their freedom and live in peace as they have done throughout their history. Your loved ones unique sacrifice shall always be in our memory; their stand shall never be forgotten. As a gesture of gratitude and remembrance, kindly accept the enclosed token of appreciation. May you always be comforted in the fact that our two nations and two peoples will always share an eternal bond. With our best wishes and deepest affection. Sincerely yours Ahmed Yacoub Baqer Chairman of the Committee on the Detainees, Missings and the Welfare of the Martyrs Families