Armistice Day tribute in Waverley to The Fallen

Tributes have today been paid in Waverley to mark Armistice Day and to remember service personnel who have died in war across the world.

The Mayor of Waverley, Councillor John Robini, led the tributes and a two minutes’ silence at The Burys in Godalming where staff and members from Waverley Borough Council, gathered at the flagpole as part of the commemorations.

Councillor Robini said: “Today marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War in 1918. The 11^th hour on the 11^th day of the 11^th month. The end of a long and bloody conflict and sadly not the last that the world has witnessed.

“More than 100 years on since that dreadful war there have sadly been many more wars and many more have died. In tribute to them we stand here today, in silence to remember and honour those that have died in war and in service to this country. A time to pause and a time to reflect. As Mayor of Waverley and on behalf of the people of this borough we acknowledge their sacrifice: We will remember them.”

This Sunday more tributes will be paid across the borough on Remembrance Sunday in honour of those who have served their country in armed conflict.

Councillor Robini, as the borough’s first citizen, will lead the tributes at a Service of Remembrance at the  War Memorial - High Street, Haslemere. The ceremony will be streamed live at www.facebook.com/haslemeretowncouncil