Shropshire Council remembers the fallen

Earlier today (Wednesday 11 November) Shropshire Council held a poignant ceremony to honour the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in the two World Wars.

The event was held in the Courtyard at Guildhall in Shrewsbury and began with the arrival of the council’s vice-chair and armed forces champion Cllr Gary Groves, along with distinguished guests, our executive team, members and colleagues.

Remembering the fallen

Shropshire Council’s chief executive Tanya Miles then read aloud the names of the council staff who perished in the conflicts.

Following the reading, wreaths were laid in a dignified tribute on behalf of the staff of the council, past colleagues, members, the Lord Lieutenant, and the Armed Forces.

The ceremony continued with the observance of a two-minute silence, marked by the haunting call of the Last Post. A Prayer of Remembrance was said by John Roberts from St George’s Church in Shrewsbury.

The act of homage was read by Cllr Carl Rowley and Cllr Alison Williams:

“They shall not grow 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.

“When you go home, tell them of us and say for your tomorrow, we gave our today.”

Leader of the Council Heather Kidd said: ”

“Remembrance is a powerful reminder that when someone serves in our Armed Forces, their family often serves too, making sacrifices and facing challenges alongside them.

“As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Shropshire Council is committed to supporting our armed forces community, and I would encourage anybody who is able to, to donate to this year’s poppy appeal and wear their poppy with pride.”