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Jonny Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson

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Christina Schmid
Christina Schmid

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Andy McNab
Andy McNab

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Big Salute supporters
Big Salute supporters

Big Salute began in 2008 and since then many famous faces have given their support. Here are some of their messages ...

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Big Salute Patron

Andy McNab

Award-winning author Andy is the latest celebrity to give his support to the Big Salute.

"Without these charities, veterans and their families would be hugely disadvantaged. I want to ask anyone who cares about the men and women of the Forces - and their families - to go that extra mile for Big Salute. Let's do them proud."

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Big Salute Patron

Christina Schmid

Widow of bomb-disposal hero Staff Sergeant Olaf Schmid, Christina knows only too well the importance of a support network to help cope with the anguish of bereavement and the practical problems which follow.