Heroes of the Second World War whose courage serves as an inspiration to all are finally to have their names inscribed on a town's memorial.
The fallen soldiers from the 1939-45 conflict left their homes in Yiewsley to go off and fight, but their sacrifice has not been officially recognised.
However, thanks to a combined effort from Hillingdon Council, St Matthews Church and Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors, that is set to change.
Money is available through the Mayor of Hillingdon's Civic Pride initiative and Councillor Peter Kemp, who represents Yiewsley, was determined to see it put to good use.
He said: "We have a marvellous opportunity to pay the ultimate respect to the World War Two dead from the town. Being an ex-serviceman myself I know how much these tributes mean to the families of those who lost their lives."
The Reverend Richard Young, of St Matthews, confirmed talks were at an advanced stage and hoped to have full confirmation very shortly.
He said: "I met with the council two weeks ago and they told me the Yiewsley war memorial was a priority, which was wonderful for me to hear.
"This year is also the 150th anniversary of our church, so to have the names of the Second World War soldiers remembered at this time is especially poignant."
"The idea is to have the memorial cleaned and the names of the First World War fallen re-carved as they have faded quite considerably over the years.
"The Second World War soldiers' names will be etched onto a bronze plaque and fitted to the memorial and the whole thing will then be landscaped.
"There has been concern about the state of the memorial so this will be fantastic both for us and the local community."
Some 70 names are in line to be added to the role of honour to go alongside the considerable number of Yiewsley soldiers who died in the First World War.
A rededication ceremony will take place once all the work has been completed.
