City salutes its war dead at Hoe ceremony
A REMEMBRANCE ceremony was held in sunshine on Plymouth Hoe yesterday involving members of the military and city dignitaries.
Wreaths were laid at the Royal Naval Memorial. The service was conducted by The Bishop of Plymouth, Reverend Prebendary James Grier, with the Royal Marines Band performing.
Before the event, Plymouth’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Sue Dann, said: “Remembrance Sunday is an important occasion for Plymouth and brings us all together each year to commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who have given their lives for our country.
“This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict and we pay tribute to all those from or based in Plymouth who defended the territory from Argentine invasion, as well as remember those we so sadly lost.
“We are proud to have honoured their service, bravery and sacrifice by bestowing upon them the Freedom of the City earlier this year. And, of course, we lost our beloved Queen Elizabeth II who, as our Commander in Chief and the first female of the Royal Family to be an active duty member of the British Armed Forces, led the whole nation for so many years in remembering those who have died in world wars and conflicts.”