Hampshire blind veteran to march at Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday
Andy Leitch joins Blind Veterans UK to honour fallen service members
A blind veteran from Hampshire, Andy Leitch, is set to march at the Cenotaph in London on Remembrance Sunday, 8th November, alongside the charity Blind Veterans UK.
Andy, aged 52 from Aldershot, will be part of this tribute with over 40 other vision-impaired ex-Service men and women supported by the charity.
He served in the Army with the Royal Logistics Corps for 19 years before retiring early due to the onset of retinitis pigmentosa, which severely affected his sight.
Since 2011, Andy has received support from Blind Veterans UK, which he credits with helping him overcome depression and regain his confidence.
“They have given me support and encouragement, allowing me to find my feet again and face challenges with renewed strength,” Andy said.
Beyond receiving rehabilitation support, Andy has immersed himself in sports and fitness, completing his 11th London Marathon this year and tackling a 100km South Coast Ultra distance.
“I have been focused on completing a personal challenge of walking 200 miles every month throughout 2026, which has helped keep me physically and mentally strong,” he said.
Marching at the Cenotaph with fellow veterans, Andy said, “It’s an honour to represent the charity and remember the sacrifice made by those who have served, especially as we lose members of the generation who fought in the Second World War.”
Blind Veterans UK Chief Executive Adrian Bell highlights that this year's Remembrance campaign, ‘When blind veterans can't march alone, we march with them,’ underlines the enduring importance of remembering the fallen and the support blind veterans receive to maintain their independence.