A DATE has now been set for the official naming of the Aveley bypass in recognition of the loss of local soldier Nicky Mason.
Lance Corporal Mason died in the conflict in Afghanistan and after a local campaign, Thurrock Council agreed to name the bypass in his memory.
The ceremony will take place on Friday, 27 May at 5pm.
afterward there will be an event to mark the ocassion and to celebrate the life of Nicky at Aveley Village Social Club.
Very apt. He sacrificed his life for his country. (Maj Rtd)