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Thousands pay their respects for Remembrance Sunday in Walsall
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Thousands of people from across Walsall gathered to remember the fallen who sacrificed their lives in conflict at the annual Remembrance Sunday last weekend.
Remembrance Day parades and services in Walsall
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Anthony Harris, led the procession to the cenotaph during the open-air service, conducted by Reverend Canon Rob Hall, Vicar of St Paul’s and St Luke’s in Walsall.
Accompanied by Deputy Lieutenant David Frost CBE DL, the Mayor returned to Walsall Council House before the procession made its way to the cenotaph via Lichfield Street at the town centre
A short service also took place to remember John Henry Carless who was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his bravery and devotion to duty in the first World War. His memorial is located outside Lichfield Street Hub.
“ It was a privilege to lead the Remembrance Day procession and to see so many people from our town come together to honour those who have sacrificed their lives for our country. The turnout was truly inspiring, and it was a poignant reminder of the importance of remembering and honouring their service. We will always remember them. “
“ We gathered over the weekend to commemorate and remember all those who gave up their lives for our freedom not just during the war, but those who have continued to give their time in service to this Country. We must always do everything we can to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and put their lives in the line of duty to serve King and Country. “
The parade was led by feature representatives from 159 Theatre Support Company, Cheshire Regiment Association, Mercian Volunteers Regimental Association, Walsall Sea Cadets, Queen Mary’s Grammar School Combined Cadet Force and various uniformed youth organisations and music by the Staffordshire Band.
Parades and services also took place in Pelsall, Darlaston, Short Heath, Brownhills and other areas of the borough where wreaths were laid, with beautifully decorated red poppies and where residents paid their respects.
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