Hundreds of people attended Maldon Town Council’s Remembrance Sunday service with the community coming together to honour those whose service gave us our freedom.
Maldon Town Council’s Remembrance Sunday service was held at the war memorial outside All Saints’ Church in the High Street.
The event was held in partnership with the Maldon and Heybridge Branch of the Royal British Legion.
Maldon Town Mayor, Councillor John Driver, said: “It was very moving to see our community come together to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who gave everything for our freedom.
“Thank you to everyone who joined us in paying tribute especially the local veterans, emergency services, and cadet groups. Thank you to the Royal British Legion, Maldon and Heybridge Branch, Maldon Armed Forces and the Veterans Breakfast Club for their support.”
Mr Driver also thanked Father Andrew Appiah of St Mary’s Church, parade marshal John Clarke, and historian Stephen Nunn.
Children from Maldon Primary School and St Francis Primary School as well as the All Saints’ and St Mary’s Church choirs and legacy brass attended.
Glenn Mayes DL, wing commander and chairman of the Royal British Legion, thanked Maldon Town Council’s mayor, councillors and support team as well as civic leaders.
He added: “Sincere thanks are also owed to the veterans, cadet services, other uniform services and community groups who took part in the parade.
“Especially the Essex Caledonian Pipes and Drums who made the parade so special, and not least the community – schools, charities and local businesses – who turned out in such numbers to mark the Act of Remembrance and joined us in laying 60 wreaths.”
The event included a wreath-laying ceremony, the last post, the exhortation and silence, and the national anthem.
The service further concluded with a march past of local veterans, services, and cadet groups.
The drape of poppies was displayed on the Moot Hall and was made by more than 60 volunteers.
The display, which had 5,000 poppies attached it, was designed by Wendy Munnion.
Wing Cdr (Rtd) Glenn Mayes DL Chairman said there was an exceptional turn out thanking the Town Mayor, councillors, the Essex Lieutenancy and other civic leaders.
He said: "Sincere thanks are also owed to the veterans, cadet services and other uniform services and community groups who took part in the parade especially the Essex Caledonian Pipes & Drums who made the parade so special.
"At not least the community - schools, charities and local businesses - who turned out in such numbers to mark the act of remembrance and joined us in laying 60 wreaths. Lest we forget!
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