The only one that treasured you was probably your mother. No one else in the British hierarchy gives flying 'what's it' for ex-servicemen. That said, I am pleased to see some recognition slowly emerging that more needs to be done for ex-servicemen I welcome the news that we are to be given ID Cards later this year, with whatever benefits they may have attached, and the recognition that more needs to be done to help our homeless ex-servicemen. I have always contributed to the RAF Benevolent Fund since retiring in 1986. I really do think charity begins at home. Some of the billions spent by the UK on foreign aid would be better spent looking after those who have served their country and have, unfortunately, fallen on hard times since leaving the service.