The community came together across generations, with both young and old standing side by side to pay their respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. There were over 130 young people at the service and Revd Kyla’s address was a rally for hope and peace for the future generations.

During the service in St. Faith’s Church Gaywood LEP, Councillor Alex Ware gave a moving reading of the iconic poem, In Flanders Fields.

Following the service, the congregation formed a parade, and in a powerful symbol of community unity marched together with clergy and members of Holy Family RC Church to the Clock Memorial in Gaywood for an ecumenical Act of Remembrance. The crowd fell silent as Mariegold Nichols beautifully played the Last Post, signalling the start of a poignant two-minute silence.

Wreaths were then solemnly laid at the foot of the memorial. Tributes were placed by representatives from the Royal British Legion, local councillors, community groups, uniformed organisations, local schools, and funeral directors, bringing a deeply respectful community event to a close.