The Conservative Assembly Member for South East Wales has praised the people of Caerphilly for showing their support to the Royal Welsh Regiment.
The Royal Welsh Regiment was honoured on Saturday when it received the Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough and paraded in Blackwood and Caerphilly town centres.
Speaking after the ceremony in Caerphilly town William Graham AM said: “Occasions like today give the public the opportunity to show their support for the selflessness and bravery of our troops.
“The large crowds the parade drew along the town’s Cardiff Road and War Memorial showed emphatically how much the people of Caerphilly and its surrounding area appreciate the challenging work that the troops undertake on our behalf.
“It was a privilege to attend today’s parade which included a number of soldiers who were mentioned in despatches this week. Officers from past and present made clear how much they appreciated the honour and how seeing the cheering crowds was a boost for the troops’ morale.
“I congratulate Caerphilly Council for taking the initiative to confer the much-deserved honour upon the Regiment and organising such a well-attended and memorable event.”