Hundreds of people came together in Watford town centre on Remembrance Sunday (8 Nov) to pay their respects to the fallen; lining the streets to support a parade and gathering at the Peace Memorial...
After parading from the town centre, the large group made their way to the Peace Memorial for two minutes’ silence, wreath laying and a service led by Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor and Chairman of the Council, Councillor Sohail Bashir. The event was also supported by the Watford Band, who played the Last Post during the service.
Other organisations to lay wreaths included the Watford branch of the Royal British Legion, representatives from each of the emergency services, Gurkha ex-servicemen and the Interfaith Association.
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, said: “Remembrance Sunday is a time for us to reflect on the extraordinary courage, sacrifice and selflessness of those who served, and those who never returned home. Behind every name remembered is a life, a family and a story that must never be forgotten.
“Seeing so many people standing shoulder to shoulder in Watford, united in a moment of reflection, was incredibly moving. It is a powerful reminder that remembrance belongs to every generation and every part of our community. As we honour those who gave so much for the freedoms we enjoy today, we also renew our shared responsibility to build a future of peace, understanding and hope.”
For more information, including Watford annual’s tribute of ‘Tommy’ silhouette figures of First World War soldiers across the town, please visit www.watford.gov.uk.
