Sunday saw a record attendance by local people and visitors at Tenby's war memorial. Despite the howling gale and heavy showers, the congregation stood firm to honour the fallen of two world wars and other compaigns.
With this year marking the 90th anniversary of the ending of World War I and the current heavy involvement of our armed forces in the Middle East, it was a most moving occasion.
Headed by the Mayor and councillors of Tenby, the parade included detachments from local service and ex-servicemens organisations, cadet forces and societies, the parade marshall being Lt. Cdr. Keith Peachey RNYR (SCC). t
The religious service was conducted by the Rector of Tenby, Rev. Andrew Davies, supported by Father Owen McGreal and Major Clements, Salvation Army, with music being provided by the combined Tenby and Tenby SA Bands.
The exhortation was given by the president of Tenby RBL and the Last Post and Reveille were sounded by Peter Greenway, SA musical director.
In spite of the high winds, the standards of the Tenby Royal British Legion and Royal Air Forces Association, Tenby, were respectively and ably borne by Mr. Kevin Taylor and Flt. Lt. David Griffiths, OC 1284 ATC.
Following the commemoration at the war memorial, the remembrance service was held in St. Mary's Church, conducted by the Rector, who gave a very moving and appropriate address, the Roll of Honour being read by Burma veteran, the Rev. Canon John Potter.
The choir of St. Mary's Church rendered a most poignant hymn to the fallen, all music being under the direction of Dr. John Harrison. i
It was very noticeable that amongst the two assemblies were large numbers of young people.
On Tuesday, at 11 am, a short service of remembrance was held to mark the actual conclusion of World War I, attended by a goodly representation.
The Royal British Legion, Tenby, thank all those who assisted in these special services and all who generously contributed to the Poppy Appeal.
Tenby remembers.
W.H.