Generations gather to honour Ipswich's fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday
Thousands gathered at Christchurch Park's cenotaph on Sunday for an even more poignant Remembrance service, marking 100 years since the memorial's unveiling in 1924.
Why it matters: The event brought the community together to pay respects to those who have served and been affected by conflict.
The big picture: The service was organised jointly by the Royal British Legion and Ipswich Borough Council.
- A parade through Ipswich town centre preceded at 10:15 from Elm Street, including participation from public service students from Suffolk New College.
- The service began at 10:50 at the Cenotaph in Christchurch Park.
- Early morning mist cleared to sunshine as the community gathered to pay their respects.
The cenotaph, first unveiled 100 years ago in May 1924, bears 2,811 names from both World Wars and later conflicts, many of whose families still live in Ipswich today.
What they're saying: The Rt Rev Martin Seeley, Bishop of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocese, who gave the address, said: "Their stories keep our Remembrance observance rooted in real lives of people with whom many of us are connected, and our honouring them is so important as we strive for peace in our own day."
The bottom line: Multiple generations came together and showed how Ipswich continues to honour its commitment to remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their town and country.
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