Thousands attend service at Armed Forces Memorial
THOUSANDS of people gathered in East Staffordshire to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The National Arboretum, in Alrewas, welcomed the crowds to mark Remembrance Sunday.
The service to remember those who were killed while serving in the Armed Forces was held at the base of the iconic Armed Forces Memorial with the music and Last Post played by The Band of the Prince of Wales.
The wreaths were laid on the central plinth of the Armed Forces Memorial at the conclusion of the service.
Due to such a large turnout, people were also able to view the service on a screen in Heroes Square.
Those who gave readings included the Venerable Dr Susan Weller, Archdeacon of Lichfield, Tony Matthews, chairman of the Royal British Legion National Memorial Arboretum branch, and Simon Bell, His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant of Staffordshire.