THE community of Torpoint came together on Remembrance Sunday (November 8) to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Torpoint Sea Cadets band led the parade through the town from Albion Road to St James Church, where a moving Remembrance Service was held.

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The Torpoint Sea Cadets band led the parade through the town. (Picture: Andy Campfield)
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HMS Raleigh personnel at the Remembrance Service (Picture: Andy Campfield)

Notable attendees at the parade and service included Torpoint town mayor Cllr Julie Martin, Anna Gelderd MP, and Colonel Chris Hall, Commanding Officer of HMS Raleigh.

Town clerk Camilla Southworth called forward the wreath layers and officiating chaplain was Reverend Steve Guffick.

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Colonel Chris Hall MBE, Commanding officer of HMS Raleigh, with mayor Cllr Julie Martin. (Picture: Andy Campfield)
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Wreaths being laid as Torpoint remembers the fallen. (Picture: Andy Campfield)

After the service, Cllr Martin, said: “I was very proud to lead the town's tribute to the fallen on this Remembrance Sunday, it was a superb tribute.

“Thank you to all the residents, families, young people and organisations who supported the event, you all did Torpoint proud!”

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Members of Widows Sons Anno Lucis Chapter joined the parade to pay their respects. (Picture: Andy Campfield)