Kington residents came out in large numbers to the towns’ Remembrance Sunday services showing their respects to the country’s war fallen.

Kington residents came out in large numbers to the towns’ Remembrance Sunday services to show their respects to the country’s war fallen.

By Karen Compton

Published Nov 11

Last updated Nov 11

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Standard bearer Steve Reynolds, who served with the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, with air cadet David MacKenzie on the left and veteran Ron Still on the right. (Image: Karen Compton)

Residents of Kington came out in their numbers to the towns’ Remembrance Sunday services to show their respects to the country’s war fallen.

In Kington, Remembrance Sunday began with a service at St Mary’s Church before everyone paraded to the war memorial.

Various organisations laid wreaths including the fire service, the army, navy and air force, Kington Chamber of Trade, Kington Lions and the primary and high schools.

The family of the late Lance Corporal Oliver Thomas also laid a wreath to remember the 26-yearold who was tragically killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan in 2014.

The service was led by parade marshal Brian MacKenzie former serviceman and his son, air cadet David MacKenzie laid a wreath on behalf of the Royal Air Force after receiving special permission from his squadron in Leominster. Deputy Lieutenant Jo Hilditch also laid a wreath on behalf of the King.

David Walters lays a wreath on behalf of the Royal British Legion watched by Deborah Horne carrying the cross for St Mary’s Church.(Image: Karen Compton)

Parade Marshall Brian MacKenzie former serviceman with Michael Kneen, Prebendary, with Deputy Lieutenant Jo Hilditch in the background who laid a wreath on behalf of the King. (Image: Karen Compton)

Members of Kington Town Council, Herefordshire County Councillor Terry James and members of the fire service listen as Dr Phillip Cleland reads out the role of honour, assisted by his daughter Emily. (Image: Karen Compton)

Some local children laying wreaths and poppies on the War Memorial in Gladestry churchyard. Left to right: Ben and Callum, (representing Colva) and Max and Albie representing Gladestry. (Image: supplied)