Saltash falls silent for Remembrance Sunday

SALTASH fell silent as hundreds gathered to remember the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Large crowds of all ages lined Fore Street and gathered around the town’s war memorial as the community came together to pay its respects on Remembrance Sunday.

The commemorations began with a service at Wesley Methodist Church, conducted by Revd Laura Bushell-Hawke, before the parade assembled ready to make its way through the town.

Led off by Saltash Town Band, the procession made its way along a busy Fore Street towards the war memorial, where a moving ceremony of remembrance was held.

Heading the parade was Saltash town mayor, Cllr Brian Stoyel, who was joined by fellow town councillors, Cornwall councillors, serving and former members of the armed forces, alongside representatives from many of the town’s community groups and organisations.

At the war memorial, large crowds then gathered to observe the commemorations, with the town coming together in a shared moment of reflection and gratitude.

The ceremony provided an opportunity to remember the men and women who lost their lives in the service of their country, as well as those who continue to serve in the armed forces today.

Following the service, Cllr Stoyel, accompanied by fellow dignitaries, took his place along Fore Street to take the salute as the parade made its return journey through the town.