Town Councillors and Staff Join Residents to Mark Armistice Day

Hailsham Town Mayor Cllr Chris Bryant joined fellow councillors, Town Council staff, veterans and members of the public at the Hailsham War Memorial this morning [11 November] for the town’s annual Armistice Day service.

Organised by the Royal British Legion Hailsham & District Branch, the service brought members of the local community together to remember and honour those who lost their lives in conflict, and to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces, past and present.

The commemorations included the traditional two-minute silence at 11am, marking the moment the guns fell silent on the Western Front on 11 November 1918, bringing an end to the First World War.

The Armistice Day gathering followed Hailsham’s recent Remembrance Sunday service at the War Memorial, which was very well attended, with large numbers of residents, veterans, community representatives and local organisations coming together to pay their respects.

Town Mayor Cllr Chris Bryant said: “It was an honour to join members of our community at the War Memorial this morning to mark Armistice Day and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country.”

“These occasions are incredibly important, not only as an opportunity to pay our respects to those who lost their lives, but also to recognise the bravery and dedication of all those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces. It is particularly moving to see people of all generations coming together in remembrance and ensuring that their sacrifices are never forgotten.”

Deputy Town Mayor Cllr Colin Mitchell added: “The continued support shown by residents, veterans and local organisations demonstrates just how deeply remembrance is valued in Hailsham.”

“I would like to thank the Royal British Legion Hailsham & District Branch for organising this morning’s service and for its continued work in supporting veterans, serving personnel and their families, while ensuring that the importance of remembrance remains at the heart of our community.”

Hailsham Town Council would like to thank the Royal British Legion Hailsham & District Branch, everyone involved in organising the service and all those who attended to pay their respects.