This morning, I had privilege of attending the annual service of Remembrance at the Naval Memorial on Plymouth Hoe. Afterwards, I had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of Plymouth’s Members of Parliament at the civilian memorial on Lockyer Street, paying tribute to the men and women who lost their lives whilst living in Plymouth during the Second World War.
With many Remembrance events taking place across South West Devon today, I want to acknowledge the many churches, volunteers and organisers who make them possible.
It was also a privilege to invite Natalie Harrison, Dr John Mahony and Emily Handley, Treasurer of the Royal British Legion: Ivybridge branch, to lay wreaths on my behalf at services in Plympton, Plymstock, and Ivybridge respectively.
As we remember all who have served, and those who continue to serve, we must never forget their courage, their dedication, and the freedoms they secured for future generations.
We will remember them.
