Youngsters join memorial service
HUNDREDS of Scouts around West Lancashire remembered those who suffered or lost their lives serving their country.
On Remembrance Sunday, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and adult volunteers took part in services and parades in Ormskirk, Skelmersdale and Burscough.
Flying their flags, the young people from the Scouts, made sure that they won’t forget the brave men and women who fought in wars for our freedom.
In Ormskirk, the parade marched from St Anne’s Church to the War Memorial in Coronation Park. There was a small service before taking a salute.
The march continued to Ormskirk Parish Church for the main Service of Remembrance.
The Mayor of West
Lancashire, Cllr Gaynar Owen, who attended services in Ormskirk and Burscough, said: “Remembrance Sunday is an extremely important occasion and we will all gather with great pride to honour brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.”
In Skelmersdale, the parade marched from Liverpool Road to the War Memorial on Sandy Lane for a service and wreath laying ceremony at 11am.
In Burscough, the parade assembled outside Legion headquarters in Lord Street and marched to the War Memorial on Junction Lane, where a short service took place.
At all the parades in West Lancashire, Scouts alongside dignitaries and members of the public observed a two-minute silence and listened to Last Post, while reflecting on the bravery of those who have served our country, some of whom sadly never came home.