The City’s War Memorial was lined with crowds, in places ten deep, to honour those who lost their lives in the World Wars and other conflicts. The annual event was led by the Mayor of St Albans City and District, Councillor Matt Fisher, who laid a commemorative wreath. He was joined by leaders of major faiths, Honorary Aldermen, and councillors from various local authorities.
A parade proceeded along St Peter’s Street, featuring representatives from the Royal British Legion, Air, Sea and Army cadets, the Guiding and Scout movements, the Police, and other uniformed services. The Remembrance Sunday Service was conducted by the Rev'd Mark Dearnley of St Peter’s Church.
“"This was a most moving occasion with our whole community, people of all ages and faiths, coming together to pay their respects to our war dead."
A bugler played 'The Last Post', followed by a two-minute silence at 11am. Readings from the Hebrew Scriptures, Holy Qur'an, and Christian New Testament were delivered by Rabbi Adam Zagoria-Moffet, Mr Akhtar Zaman DL (President of the St Albans Islamic Centre), and Rev Brendan Day, respectively. Wreath laying was led by Dr John Howie, Deputy Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, followed by the Mayor, Daisy Cooper, MP for St Albans, and representatives of various organisations. Around 15 armed forces’ veterans attended the service.
Councillor Fisher, himself an armed forces’ veteran, expressed his admiration for the community's turnout and the collective debt owed to those who defend the country. He also urged continued support for the Poppy Appeal. The St Albans branch of the Royal British Legion is seeking new members and can be contacted on 0800 307 7773.
