Monmouth falls silent for Remembrance Parade

TOWNS and villages across the country fell silent to respect all those who gave their lives in conflicts around the world.

Monmouth saw its annual Remembrance Parade muster on the cobbles outside the Shire Hall, before stepping off to make their way to St James’ Square to the sound of the Haberdashers CCF band.

The service was led by Rev'd Dr Alycia Timmis with Josh Walker, Rev Jonathan Greaves and Rev Julie Barrell saying readings and prayers.

The Last Post was sounded by Monmouth pupil Miles Timis, the Act of Remembrance was spoken by Ella Lloyd-Bradley and the Kohima Epitaph by Oscar Funnell.

Following the wreath-laying ceremony, a Service of Remembrance was held at St Mary’s Priory Church.

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A RECORD crowd turned out for the afternoon service at Skenfrith where both the men who lost their lives and those that returned and listed on the war memorial.

From 92-year-old Ken Prosser to nine-year-old Harry Dyson, those gathered sang hymns and followed the prayers of the Worship Leader, Jeremy Foster.

Wreaths were laid by Charles Blacklock for the church and Graham Edmunds for the village.

The service at Catbrook Memorial Hall saw active serving people in RAF uniform who are part of the community and who read the names of the fallen from that community.

The service, led by the Reverend Karen A. Dack, was supported by musicians from Monmouth Band and Louise Orr, Standard Bearer for The Royal British Legion who brought the service to life.