Harrow fell silent on Sunday November 13th to remember those who have died in conflicts defending their country, veterans and those serving today. Thousands of people attended Harrow’s Remembrance Parade and Service to pay their respects to past and present members of the Armed Forces.
The parade led by the Glen Trew Pipe Band marched through Harrow town centre to the Civic Centre with members from the 131 Commando Squadron Royal Engineers, The Royal British Legion, Ghurka veterans, cadets, scouts, volunteers and other organisations.
The moving service saw the Act of Remembrance led by Reverend Mark Maloney. There was also a prayer from Rabbi Kathleen de Magtige-Middleton, with all faiths represented by Harrow Interfaith Council, who led with the Interfaith Act of Commitment.
Mayor of Harrow, Cllr Rekha Shah led the wreath laying ceremony outside the Civic Centre and was joined by other dignitaries, including the great nephew of Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson VC.
Mayor, Cllr Rekha Shah said: “It was fantastic to see so many people of different generations, faiths and communities all come together and remember those who gave their lives for our tomorrow – we will always remember them.
“Remembrance Sunday is a time for us to also reflect and honour veterans, and serving members of our armed forces defending our country and our freedoms. I was impressed to see many young people participating in the parade alongside our veterans and serving members of the armed forces.
“Thank you to everyone who attended Harrow’s Remembrance Day service.”
Winning poems from the Mayor’s Remembrance Day poetry competition were also read out and both winners and runners-up were later awarded with certificates in the Mayor’s Parlour.
