Communities came together for a service of Remembrance in honour of serving and ex-personnel.
Communities came together on Sunday for a service of Remembrance in honour of serving and ex-personnel.
Mr Whitty said:"I am very proud of all of you on this very important day, Remembrance Sunday, let us never forget the sacrifices made from 1914 to the present."Remembrance Sunday at Bridgnorth Castle Grounds A special mention was also given to those who died during the Falklands War, from April 2, 1982 to June 14, 1982, commemorating its 40th anniversary this year.
At the end of the service, the crowds dispersed and representatives from Bridgnorth Scouts, Clubs and Beavers lined up outside of St Mary's Church for the beginning of the Remembrance church service. Dr Simon Nightingale, a humanist, did a reading at the event on behalf of Shrewsbury Inter-Faith Forum, representing those of different faiths and also those who are non-religious.Shrewsbury Remembrance parade
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