Bedford borough pays tribute to fallen servicemen and women on Remembrance Sunday

Residents, veterans and serving military personnel gathered across Bedford Borough on Remembrance Sunday (November 8) to honour those who lost their lives in conflict.

Mayor Tom Wootton laid a wreath on behalf of the borough as communities came together to remember the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces.

Civic dignitaries, Armed Forces representatives and community members gather with poppy wreaths during Bedford Borough's Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

placeholder image — Civic dignitaries, Armed Forces representatives and community members gather with poppy wreaths during Bedford Borough's Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

In a statement to Bedford Today, the mayor said: “It was incredibly moving to see so many people come together across Bedford borough to pay their respects to the brave men and women who have served our country.

“Remembrance is an important opportunity to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to recognise the courage, dedication and service of our Armed Forces personnel and veterans, to whom we owe so much.”

Bedford Borough Mayor Tom Wootton, wearing his ceremonial robes, joins civic dignitaries and Armed Forces representatives at the Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

He thanked everyone who attended the commemorations, laid wreaths or helped organise the events, including volunteers, local organisations and community groups.

In a Facebook post, Bedford Borough Council also thanked those involved in Remembrance Sunday events across the borough.

The council said the commemorations brought together people from different faiths, cultures and backgrounds to remember those who served, as well as families, emergency services personnel and civilians who lost their lives in conflict.

A further Armistice Day commemoration will take place in Harpur Square, Bedford, on Wednesday (November 11), with people invited to gather from 10.40am.