RAF Wittering's moving Remembrance Sunday tributes at Stamford service
Crowds gathered to pay their respects to The Fallen on Remembrance Sunday in Stamford.
The service, held at the War Memorial outside the historic Browne’s Hospital, included a parade from service men and women from RAF Wittering.
Station Commander Wing Commander Joan Ochuodho laid a wreath at the memorial on behalf of the base.
In Peterborough, RAF Wittering’s nearest city, Sqn Ldr Mike on Remembrance Sunday laid a wreath at the War Memorial in Bridge Street.
In additional to the larger events, Station representatives were also present at Remembrance Services held in villages in and around RAF Wittering including at Wittering and Cottesmore.
The Act of Remembrance not only honours those who have laid down their lives in the two World Wars, but also those who have died in other conflicts. It enables service personnel and civilians to pay their respects to veterans and keeps their service and sacrifice in the minds of younger generations.
Wing Commander Ochuodho said it was one of the most important dates on the calendar for those serving at RAF Wittering.
She said: “This Remembrance weekend, our personnel were warmly welcomed across Stamford, Peterborough, Leicester and the surrounding area as we came together to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
“Remembrance is an important moment for all of us, regardless of Service, and it was particularly moving to see so many people standing alongside our personnel to pay their respects. My sincere thanks to everyone who joined us.”