Remembrance Sunday in Windsor

On Sunday 13th November, UK remembered and paid

tribute to the British and Commonwealth military service people who contributed

in the two world wars and later conflicts. In all major towns and cities,

services were being held; and in Windsor a service was held outside the St.

John the Baptist Church, before resuming rest of the service inside.

People started gathering for the service after 10 am,

finding their place on the pavement, opposite the church. Civic dignitaries,

ex-service people, members of the local armed forces, military cadet forces and

youth organisations joined in just before the service began. The service began with

everybody singing the national anthem. There were few words from the minister,

who put a fitting tribute to those who sacrificed their lives.

'They shall grow not

old as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years

condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.'

After a two minutes silence, Mayor of Royal Borough of

Windsor and Maidenhead, Cllr Asghar Majeed was called to lay down an official

poppy wreath, who was then followed by representatives of organisations that were

present there. The rest of the service was resumed inside the church. The crowd

dispersed, with some paying private tributes where the official poppy wreaths

were laid.