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Remembrance Sunday

In pictures: Hundreds join Remembrance Sunday service in Leighton Buzzard

Leighton Buzzard residents, veterans and uniformed organisations gathered on Sunday, November 8, to mark Remembrance Sunday with a parade and service honouring those who have served and sacrificed their lives in conflict.

During the commemorations, community members gathered to pay their respects, with wreaths laid at the town's war memorial and a two-minute silence at 11am.

Laura Lovell, the town's Poppy Appeal organiser, said: “I feel incredibly proud of our town. Seeing so many people come together for Sunday's Remembrance parade and service was genuinely moving and a powerful reminder of the respect our community has for those who have served and sacrificed.

"The generosity we've witnessed throughout this year's Poppy Appeal has been remarkable."

She added: "From our dedicated volunteers to local businesses, schools and everyone who has donated, it's been a real community effort.

"I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved. Leighton Buzzard has once again shown that remembrance matters, not just on one Sunday in November, but throughout the year.”

A Leighton Buzzard Branch of The Royal British Legion spokesperson said: “It was moving to see so many people come together in Church Square to honour those who have served, sacrificed and continue to serve our country.”

They added: “Seeing so many generations standing together in remembrance is a powerful reminder of the respect and gratitude our community holds for our Armed Forces.”

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