DAVID Beckham, Amanda Holden and Bear Grylls are just some of the many celebrities leading tribute on the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
VE Day commemorates May 8, 1945, when fighting stopped in WWII as the Germans surrendered to the allies, marking the end of Adolf Hitler’s war and sparking celebrations around the globe.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge captioned the Instagram video: “Looking back at my very much missed and loved Nanny & Papa who ‘did their bit’ during #worldwar2 Today they would have raised a glass & remembered their friends #veday75 #lestweforget #sacrifice #freedom.”
Action man Bear Grylls, 45, shared a moving tribute and died in the VE Day events with workers on the frontline battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Bear, a former SAS serviceman and honorary colonel wrote on Insta: “8th May 1945… today we are so fortunate to be able to celebrate VE Day and remember all the many fallen heroes who gave their lives for our freedom.
“Today reminds me of the still strong spirit of endeavour and sacrifice in the many unsung heroes who are fighting a different battle for our freedom. Thank you.
“As Sir Winston Churchill said at the time to those, past and present: ‘This is YOUR victory.’
He also shared pics taken during wartime, NHS hero Colonel Tom Moore and medical staff in the present wearing face masks.
While David Beckham shared his appreciation for the brave soldiers and support staff over two Instagram posts, one which featured vintage photos from the era of people celebrating the end of the war.
He wrote: “Today we remember those who were lost and the freedom they won for us on the 75th anniversary of VE Day.”
The dad-of-four also paid tribute to his grandad with and old photo saying: “A day where we remember #VEDay75 miss you grandad 
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Singer Kym Marsh posted a long, heartwarming tribute to her grandad who survived gliding assaults and later became a prisoner of war.
Alongside a picture of her grandad she wrote: “My grandmother was told he was missing, presumed dead. She was pregnant with my dad and waited two months to learn of his survival.
“We are facing our own challenge in 2020 but what our older generation faced and overcame is simply unimaginable. The monumental effort and selfless sacrifice demonstrated by Britons of all ages, genders and ethnicities, whether fighting on the front line or driving society forwards at home, is truly humbling.
“So very many gave their tomorrow for our today. Their example can serve as inspiration for us in our difficult time. We must always be thankful for them and learn from them. We will remember them.”
Former Big Brother star Imogen Thomas posted some lighthearted snaps of her in her backyard and in front of some Union flag bunting and also shared some fun snaps with her daughters Siera and Ariana celebrating the war heroes.
Imogen wrote: “Let’s celebrate 
we will have a street party… keeping social distance is place 
what are your plans?!”
After Friday’s 11am fly past, VE Day commemorations will continue into the evening.
At 6pm Katherine Jenkins will sing 1940s favourites at the Royal Albert Hall, joined for a virtual duet by Dame Vera Lynn and screened on YouTube.
Town criers will take to the streets at 6.55pm before church bells ring at 7pm.
The Queen’s speech to the nation ends at 9pm with the BBC holding a national sing-along of the Vera Lynn classic We’ll Meet Again.
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