Lights went out across South East Cornwall on Monday night in memory of those who died in the First World War. Many homes and businesses joined in the national remembrance initiative. In Liskeard, as part of the nationwide Lights Out Hour, more than 200 people gathered on the Parade and, together with members of the Royal British Legion (RBL), walked to the town's war memorial in Castle Park for a poignant candlelit tribute. Among those at the ceremony were mayor and mayoress Phil Seeva and Jo Hoskin and other dignitaries. As the names of the town's 137 First World War fallen were read out by RBL representatives Jonathon Stevens, Lieutenant Jenny McGuire and Harry McGuire, a candle was lit for each man, and laid on the memorial in silent remembrance. They were laid by young children, followed by Liskeard Air Cadets, relatives of the fallen and members of the community. Leading prayers for peace and those lost in the conflict, Liskeard RBL chaplain Kevin Grant said: 'Only seven of our fallen are buried at St Martin's and 11 at Lanchard cemetery. The rest are in foreign fields. No one will be by their graves tonight, but we shall remember every one of them by our tribute and the lighting of these candles.' As the town clock struck 11pm, the candles were blown out to mark the time 100 years ago when Great Britain declared war against Germany. There was a two-minute silence. RBL chairman Trevor Newbury read the Exhortation and the Kohima and members of Liskerrett Male Voice Choir sang. The day before there was a drum head service in Westbourne Gardens, Liskeard. A large wooden cross – on which was hung a First World War infantry helmet – was specially made for the occasion by RBL member Mike Jolly. Guest of honour was the Deputy Lieutenant of Cornwall, Lady Alice Boyd. Also in attendance were MP Sheryll Murray, RBL county chairman Steve Lewis, the mayor and mayoress, deputy mayor and councillors. Organisations represented included Liskeard army and air cadets, St John Ambulance, Guides, Brownies, Scouts and Cubs. The drum head, using four drums from Liskeard Silver Band, was dedicated by the RBL branch chaplain Kevin Grant, during the service. The names of the Liskeard fallen were read out and the Exhortation and Kohima were said by Rear Admiral John Westbrook, President of Liskeard RBL. The large gathering observed a two-minute silence and a bugler played the Last Post and Reveille. The silver band accompanied the singing of two hymns and the National Anthem. Trevor Newbury, RBL chairman said: 'We were very pleased by the excellent support at both the commemoration events. We are grateful to all who supported us.'