Following the Remembrance Sunday service which took place on Sunday, November 11, 2012, district parade marshal and Pembroke town councillor David Boswell felt so appalled at the condition of the entrance to the cenotaph at Freshwater West that he decided to take matters into his own hands.

Amongst many others, local hero Mr. Ted Owens, former Royal Marine Commando, who was in the D-Day landings, attended the service.

Due to the uphill access to the cenotaph, Mr. Owens had to stand at the bottom of the incline in the road to take the salute and district parade marshal David Boswell wanted to ensure this would never happen again.

After gaining the permission of the land owner, Mr. Boswell, together with his colleague Mr. Phil Griffiths, purchased the materials and erected a railing to both sides of the path.

Mr. Boswell stated: "This will ensure that future services can be attended by all."

He is also working with the Royal Naval Association in attempting to erect stones and plaques at the site of the memorial for the landing craft disaster in Freshwater West.

These plaques will contain the names of all those who lost their lives. A service will be held on April 25 to commemorate 70 years since that fatal day.

Unfortunately, the response received from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority stated: "I am unable to support your proposal because it changes the character and appearance of the area too much."

Mr. Boswell will appeal against this decision.

Pembroke Town Council congratulated Mr. Boswell for the hard work and dedication in undertaking this work.