Remembrance parade
This morning I attended the annual Prestwich Remembrance Day service, this year held at the newly built Heaton Park Congregational Church. Father Croft led the service with his usual gusto, entertaining the adults and children and conveying the important and timely mesage that peace can only come about through selflessness sharing and trust.
It was lovely to see so many people there representing a variety of organisations. Councillors from all political parties, our MP, representatives of the armed forces, cadets, Scouts, Guides, Brownies, St John Ambulance and others all coming together to remember the fallen and the brave men and women who have given so much for the country.
I was very proud and humbled to lay a wreath of remembrance on behalf of the people of St Mary’s ward to honour their sacrifice. And, as the message on the wreath said, and as all those young and old who had gathered in quiet contemplation proved, we remember them.
Rick
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