Sunday 10th September 2006:
Service of Remembrance & Wreath Laying at the National Memorial
The Service of Remembrance on Sunday 10th September was a most moving event, with the Church of St Lawrence Jewry filled to capacity. The Master and Wardens of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters processed into the Church and took their places. Twenty six Standards from Brigades across the U.K., together with the Union Flag, and Standards from the Fire Service College, National Association of Retired Firefighters and the London Fire Brigade Retired Members Association were received.
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| Following the Service, the Parade formed up with vintage fire and emergency vehicles, Standards, three marching bands and almost the entire congregation. The Parade, from Guildhall to the United Kingdom Firefighters National Memorial situated near to St Paul’s Cathedral, was escorted by City of London Police motor cycle outriders and mounted branch officers.
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| At the Memorial a short but poignant Wreath Laying Service was held, with those present observing a two-minute silence. The Last Post, Reveille and a Lament (by a lone piper) were played. A new Standard for the London Fire Brigade Retired Members Association was blessed along with all the other Standards. The Names of the five Firefighters who sadly made the ultimate sacrifice during the last eighteen months were read out. Over forty wreaths were laid, not only by loved ones but also by a wide cross-section of the Fire Service Community. Thirty five Brigades were represented at the Ceremony which was attended by about three hundred and fifty people and observed by many tourists.
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| The Standard Bearers and the three Fire Service Bands are to be congratulated for providing such a stirring input to the whole of the Remembrance Event.
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Memorial Service 2006