The Remembrance Sunday Parade in Leamington. Photo by David Hastings (dhphoto).The Remembrance Sunday Parade in Leamington. Photo by David Hastings (dhphoto).
The Remembrance Sunday Parade in Leamington. Photo by David Hastings (dhphoto).

Pictures: Leamington Remembrance Sunday parade and service

The town acknowledged the courage and sacrifice of those who have served their country

Leamington has remembered the courage and sacrifice of those who have served their country.

A parade was held in the town centre which culminated in a service at the town's war memorial in Euston Place.

Standards were presented and wreaths were laid at the memorial with the service lead by Chaplain Father Christopher Wilson.

As part of the service, Leamington Mayor Susan Rasmussen read the poem for the Fallen by Laurence Binyon and The Last Post was played.

The musical accompaniment was provided by Cubbington Silver Band and The Choir of All Saints’ Parish church.

A White Poppy wreath was also laid at the War Memorial in Leamington on the afternoon of Remembrance Sunday.

Leamington’s White Poppy ceremony commemorates all victims of war, military and civilian, on all sides, and represents a commitment to work for peace.

A moving war poem written and read eight-year-old Aerwyn Caborn was followed by readings and thoughts from members of the gathering about war and its effects on all who are involved in it or touched by it.

Related topics: