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ARMISTICE DAY 2026 - WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Across Nations, Generations and Communities, We Remember Those Who Stood Together and Gave So Much for Others.
At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we pause to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of freedom, peace and future generations.
We remember the men and women from our own shores, and from across the Commonwealth; South Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and beyond who served with courage, distinction and unwavering commitment. They came from different nations, backgrounds, cultures and communities, yet stood together in the face of extraordinary adversity. Their contribution, sacrifice and legacy must never be overlooked or forgotten.
At Frenford, we are a community built on shared values, mutual respect and togetherness. Today, we recognise that remembrance belongs to us all. We honour those who served, those who never returned, and the generations who continue to serve in the pursuit of peace.
Whatever their origin, whatever their uniform, their sacrifice is part of our shared history.
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
By John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
