VETERANS, families, civic dignitaries and people from across Wirral turned out in their hundreds to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday.

People from across the borough marked the occasion with poignant ceremonies at their respective war memorials this morning, Sunday, November 13.

 

Bugles were played, wreaths were laid, and silence was observed as residents reflected on those who have given their lives in the service of their country.

The Mayor of Wirral, Councillor Jeff Green, led the Civic Service at the Cenotaph in Hamilton Square, Birkenhead where he was joined by His Majesty The King’s representative, Deputy Lieutenant Nigel Lanceley, along with other civic dignitaries and representatives from the armed forces, veterans groups, cadets and the emergency services.

The Mayor said: “Every year thousands of people come together at war memorials in towns and villages across Wirral to share a few moments of reflection and show their appreciation for all those who have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

"Those services are only possible thanks to the hard work of the many volunteers who organise and take part in them, so we all owe them our gratitude."

Wirral Globe: Parade through Hamilton SquareParade through Hamilton Square (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Wirral marks Remembrance DayWirral marks Remembrance Day (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Service medalsService medals (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Veterans pay their respects on Remembrance SundayVeterans pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Mayor of Wirral Jeff Green with Armed Forces membersMayor of Wirral Jeff Green with Armed Forces members (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Serviceman times two minute silence to remember the fallenServiceman times two minute silence to remember the fallen (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Young girl observes Young girl observes (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Bugle playerBugle player (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Servicemen and women mark respectsServicemen and women mark respects (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Serviceman hangs head as he remembers those who gave their livesServiceman hangs head as he remembers those who gave their lives (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Remembrance Day messages left by community membersRemembrance Day messages left by community members (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Priests attend service at Hamilton SquarePriests attend service at Hamilton Square (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Respects paid at Hamilton SqaureRespects paid at Hamilton Sqaure (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Serviceman remembers the fallenServiceman remembers the fallen (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Families gather to pay respectsFamilies gather to pay respects (Image: Philip Bryan)

Wirral Globe: Members of the armed forces marching through Hamilton SquareMembers of the armed forces marching through Hamilton Square (Image: Philip Bryan)