Great Turnout for Ferryhill’s Remembrance Commemorations
Ferryhill Town Council would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended the Town’s Remembrance Sunday Parade held on 8th November, and Armistice Day service held in the Town Hall garden on Wednesday, 11th November. Remembrance provides a national opportunity to honor the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces in defending our democratic freedoms and protecting our way of life. ‘We will remember them.’
A special thank you goes to Les Lewis of St. Luke’s Church for delivering both Services, to Andrew Potts for performing the Last Post and Reveille, and to ex-servicemen Paul Gray, 5th Regiment of the Royal Artillery and Ex N.C.O. Andy Denholm, 15th/19th The Kings Royal Hussars for raising and lowering the Union Flag at the two services.
On Remembrance Sunday, The Town Council was also thrilled to welcome Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Kate Welch OBE and on Armistice Day were pleased to welcome Robert Gray of Ferryhill Station Royal British Legion to the proceedings along with local schoolchildren and residents.
Ferryhill Town Council would also like to acknowledge the hard work carried out by Ferryhill Remembers in creating the fitting poppy tributes displayed around the Town to mark the occasion. It is humbling to see the community coming together to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
