HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Liskeard as the town came together to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday.

Large crowds gathered along the route from the Cattle Market to the town’s war memorial in Castle Park, where a moving service of remembrance paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts past and present.

Leading the tributes was Cornwall’s Lord-Lieutenant, Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho KCVO, OBE, CStJ, who joined residents, veterans and representatives from across the community for the commemorations.

Members of the Armed Forces past and present were among those who formed part of the Remembrance Sunday parade through Liskeard
Members of the Armed Forces past and present were among those who formed part of the Remembrance Sunday parade through Liskeard (Cornish Times)

The service was also attended by Liskeard town mayor, Cllr David Braithwaite, fellow town councillors, Cornwall councillors Jane Pascoe and Kevin Grey, alongside serving and former members of the armed forces.

The main service was conducted by Revd Mark Wade, with the solemn notes of the Last Post providing a poignant moment of reflection before the traditional silence.

Wreaths were laid at the memorial by civic representatives, members of the armed forces and community organisations, each paying their own tribute to the men and women whose lives were lost through war and conflict.

Armed Forces personnel, both past and present, en route to the war memorial for the Remembrance Sunday service in Liskeard
Armed Forces personnel, both past and present, en route to the war memorial for the Remembrance Sunday service in Liskeard (Cornish Times)

The service concluded with the National Anthem, bringing the formal commemorations to a close, before the parade continued onwards to St Martin’s Church where a short service followed.

The annual event provided an opportunity for people of all generations to come together and reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served, as well as remembering the families and communities left behind.

Crowds lined the streets of Liskeard to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday
Crowds lined the streets of Liskeard to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday (Cornish Times)

The impressive turnout once again demonstrated the strength of feeling within the Liskeard community and its determination to ensure the sacrifices of previous generations are never forgotten.

Liskeard town councillor Nick Craker posted: “Lovely to see Liskeard turning out in such great numbers today for the Remembrance Parade and Act of Remembrance.

“Thank you to the Royal British Legion and everyone involved in leading our town in remembrance. We will remember them.”

Community groups of all ages from across Liskeard were on hand to pay their respects
Community groups of all ages from across Liskeard were on hand to pay their respects (Cornish Times)