WOULD the relatives and friends of Carol, who decided to put a 40th birthday greetings banner on the Davyhulme Circle war memorial last Friday (October 11), please note that this was extremely offensive to those people who, like me, still honour those who gave their lives in the service of their country.

Carol''s friends might like to consider that she might not be here to celebrate her 40th birthday had it not been for the lives sacrificed by those named on the memorial that they so thoughtlessly defiled.

Staff from Trafford council removed the offending banner very promptly and I would like to thank them for their efforts.

Disgusted resident