Remembrance Day Ceremony to be Held in Tewkesbury on November 11th
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The Borough of Tewkesbury will hold a Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th, to honor the service and sacrifice of armed forces personnel, and those from across the Commonwealth, who have served and given their lives for peace and freedom. The ceremony will take place at 11:00 am by the flagpoles outside the Public Services center in Tewkesbury.
Ceremony Details
Led by The Mayor of Tewkesbury Borough, Councillor Kashan Pervaiz, the ceremony will include:
* The playing of The Last Post.
* A two-minute silence for reflection and remembrance.
* Wreath laying by representatives from the armed forces, Gloucestershire Constabulary, local nursery and school children, and the Mayor’s charities.
Tewkesbury’s Commitment to the Armed Forces Community
The Tewkesbury Borough Council reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the armed forces community in 2024 through the Armed Forces Covenant. This covenant outlines the relationship between the nation, the armed forces, and the community, focusing on ensuring that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. More information about the council’s support can be found on the armed Forces Covenant webpage.
Mayor Pervaiz’s Statement
Councillor Kashan Pervaiz, Mayor of Tewkesbury Borough, emphasized the importance of Remembrance Day: “On Remembrance Day, we gather to honour all who served and sacrificed – the brave men and women of our armed forces, and those from across the Commonwealth, who gave their lives in service of peace and freedom. we remember not only the fallen, but the families they left behind and those currently serving. Their courage and loss bind us in gratitude and duty. Let us show our remembrance not only in words but in action, by upholding and honouring the Armed Forces Covenant, now and always.”
Looking Ahead
The remembrance Day ceremony provides an important prospect for the community to come together and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many. The Tewkesbury Borough Council’s continued support for the Armed forces Covenant demonstrates a long-term commitment to honouring and assisting those who have served and continue to serve.
Key Takeaways:
* Date: Tuesday, November 11th
* Time: 11:00 am
* Location: Flagpoles outside the Public services Centre, Tewkesbury
* Led by: The Mayor of Tewkesbury Borough, Councillor Kashan Pervaiz
* Focus: Honoring armed forces personnel and their families.