The Abandoned Soldier  Ref: 185
	...but are not treated as the heroes they truly are. It was erected in Trafalgar Square on 20th January to rally support for soldiers and veterans who have been forgotten or have received little support despite serving their country. The sculptor - James Napier -has portrayed The Abandoned Soldier as physically and mentally broken from the effects of combat, expressing the soldier's sadness and despair whilst revealing his inner strength and dignity. This sculpture has become a rallying point for all those who have served in the Armed Forces and a campaign is being implemented to cast a bronze version and to find it a meaningful home. Money raised for the statue of The Abandoned Soldier will also benefit the charities that support all those who have been forgotten. The BBC will transmit a documentary in May 2007 investigating this subject, which will follow the making of the sculpture, from initial concept to its installation in Trafalgar Square. With each bronze/resin copy sold a contribution will go to the Abandoned Soldier Fund in order to raise money for a permanent version of the statue and to benefit charities supporting soldiers / vetrans living with the effects of war.