Day of Remembrance brings public out to join parade in Kingswinford
There was a large turnout for the annual parade, which saw a full parade along the streets of Kingswinford.
The public came out in force across a Dudley town to commemorate those who had fallen in conflict.
The annual Kingswinford Remembrance Parade on Sunday saw hundreds of people line the streets through the town to watch the parade, which featured Army Cadets, Scouts, Guides and ex-servicemen and women.
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Amid foggy conditons, the parade started at the Royal British Legion on Summerhill and headed to St Mary’s Parish Church, where a short service and the act of Remembrance took place, before marching back to the Royal British Legion for a reception.
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire MP Mike Wood was in attendance and spoke of his pride at seeing so many people in attendance.
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He said: “Another fantastic turnout for Kingswinford’s Remembrance Parade this morning.
“It was so good to see so many people come together to remember the incredible sacrifices made by our armed forces and the ultimate sacrifice made by so many so that we might enjoy the freedoms that we have today.
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“It was particularly encouraging to see so many young people from Army Cadet Force and Air Training Corps, Scouts and Guides, football clubs and from our local schools.
“I don’t think we have ever seen so many wreaths being laid.”
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