Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance is always a poignant occasion, and it was a real honour to lay a wreath on your behalf and pay my respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Having attended the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London the night before, it was important to me to travel back to South Ribble to pay my respects alongside our local community.

I'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part in Remembrance services across South Ribble this weekend, from the veterans and serving personnel to the cadets, volunteers, community groups and everyone who turned out to pay their respects.

It's always moving to see so many people, young and old, coming together to remember. These services are a reminder not only of the sacrifices made by previous generations, but also of our responsibility to ensure their stories are never forgotten.

We will remember them.