A most memorable Remembrance

On Sunday morning, on the 11th of the 11th, the town turned out to offer Remembrance for all those lost or injured by wars over the last century and more. This was of course, the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the hostilities of the Great War. As might be expected, but probably even more so, hundreds of people took part. It was an historic occasion that will live on in the annals of our town. I was intensely honoured as the Town Mayor, to place the Remembrance wreath on behalf of the Town Council and indeed all local townsfolk.

As we stood in silence, the wind ruffled the trees and a few leaves drifted down onto the memorial, reminding us all of those who fell. We remember them because they lost their todays for our tomorrows. We remember all who have died or suffered as a consequence of armed conflict so that we may continue to redouble our efforts to always do what must be done to avoid war. As our most famous wartime leader once said: jaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Peace be with us all.

Thanks to The Buckingham and Winslow Advertiser (and Jake McNulty) for this pic.

Many, many thanks to the local branch of the Royal British Legion who coordinate the Remembrance Parade: a fine job was done. And thanks to them also for underwriting and supporting many of the other Remembrance events that occurred over the weekend. Well done all!