Hundreds gathered to observe a respectful act of remembrance this year at the War Memorial in Horsham’s Carfax on Remembrance Sunday 8 November.
The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex Mrs Olivia Pinkney led the wreath laying followed by Horsham District Council Chair Cllr Joanne Knowles who laid a wreath on behalf of the people of the Horsham District. Wreaths were also laid by John Milne MP, Chairman of the Horsham Branch of the Royal British Legion Zäl Rustom and Leader of West Sussex County Council Cllr Jay Mercer .
The tradition of gathering to pay respect and remember all who have served to safeguard our world and our liberty was marked as follows:
Sequence of events
10.45 Standards, VIPs and Councillors formed up in front of War Memorial.
10.54 Parade Marshal called participants to attention.
10.55 Prayers led by Rev’d Canon Lisa Barnett.
10.59 Last Post played. Standards dipped.
11.00 Two-minute silence observed.
11.02 Reveille played. Standards up.
11.04 Wreath laying.
11.15 National Anthem.
11.17 Reflection and blessing.
11.20 Dismiss and parade to St Mary’s Parish Church for Service of Remembrance.
11.20 Public access to War Memorial.
In addition to the service on Remembrance Sunday Horsham District Council’s Chair, Cllr Joanne Knowles will join members of the Royal British Legion and members of the public including local school children to pay tribute to and remember all those who have lost their lives in conflict on Armistice Day on Wednesday11 November at 11am.
A short service will be held and a two-minute silence will be observed.