Vera Lynn

Dame Vera Margaret Lynn CH DBE OStJ (née Welch; 20 March 1917 – 18 June 2020) was a British singer, songwriter, and entertainer known for her recordings made during the Second World War such as "We'll Meet Again".

Quotes


This year, we must commemorate this special anniversary apart. I hope that VE Day will remind us all that hope remains even in the most difficult of times and that simple acts of bravery and sacrifice still define our nation as the NHS works so hard to care for us. Most of all, I hope today serves as a reminder that however hard things get, we will meet again.
 * As we commemorate 75 years since Victory in Europe, we must all remember the brave boys and what they sacrificed for us … they left their families and homes to fight for our freedom, and many lost their lives trying to protect us and our liberties.
 * "Dame Vera Lynn issues special message to the people of Sussex ahead of VE Day" by Jennifer Logan, The Observer (7 May 2020)

Quotes about Lynn

 * I am so sad to hear of her passing but at the same time so glad to have met her and experienced first-hand her warm, fun-loving personality. Her voice will sing in my heart forever.
 * Paul McCartney, as quoted in "Dame Vera Lynn: Royalty and Sir Paul McCartney lead tributes", BBC News (18 June 2020)