Many residents joined local uniformed groups, veterans and dignitaries in paying their respects to the fallen at the annual Remembrance Sunday service at Littlehampton’s War Memorial. 

The event organised by Littlehampton Town Council with support of local uniformed groups saw a parade, led by Terry Gaunt of The Littlehampton Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club march from the High Street towards the War Memorial. Reverend Celia Woodruff of the 1087 (Arun Valley) Squadron, Air Training Corps conducted the service including a Prayer of Remembrance and the Lord’s Prayer. Ian Neville of the Littlehampton Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club read the Act of Remembrance and the Kohima Epitaph either side of The Last Post and Reveille. 

In attendance and laying wreaths alongside the Town Mayor Councillor Alan Butcher, were the Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, James Whitmore and Chair of Arun District Council, Freddie Tandy. All Littlehampton uniformed groups paid their respects with leaders from each section laying wreaths alongside representatives of the Emergency Services and local groups.

The occasion was followed by a special service at St Mary’s Church which was conducted by Reverend Celia Woodruff and attended by uniformed groups and dignitaries.

The Mayor of Littlehampton, Councillor Alan Butcher said: “It was good to witness a large gathering of local people united to honour the brave servicemen and women who gave their lives for our freedom. We extend our gratitude to the public for their generous support and contributions to the Poppy Appeal.’’