Marking Remembrance Day in Richmond upon Thames

On Sunday 8 November, I led the Remembrance parade in Twickenham as Chairman of Royal British Legion Twickenham Branch, to pay our respects to all those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Remembrance Day offers an opportunity to come together to mark the end of World War One and remember the lives lost. 

As Armed Forces Champion, I value Richmond's longstanding commitment to supporting veterans and their families. We’ve also been home to The Poppy Factory since the 1920s. The Poppy Factory still makes the Royal and regimental wreaths by hand today. The national charity also supports veterans with health conditions on their journey into a range of employment opportunities, helping hundreds of ex-Forces job seekers in England and Wales each year. 

It was meaningful to mark Remembrance in the borough and see our community come together in reflection and gratitude.

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