ON A bright crisp morning, the people of Banstead gathered to pay their tributes to the Fallen.
Hundreds assembled in the High Street to remember those who had paid the ultimate sacrifice in wars.
When the gun in London was fired, it signalled the start of the two-minutes' silence, as the lone trumpeter finished playing The Last Post.
The sun shone from a clear blue sky as people of all ages fell silent at the war memorial.
The highly-polished medals of many veterans present were glinting in the sunlight. Several showed the very distinguished awards they had earned, with two veterans' chests seen bearing DFCs (Distinguished Flying Cross), along with other medals.
There was a large turnout of Army Cadets, Guides, Scouts and junior uniformed bodies.
The Rev Maria Pallis, vicar of All Saints' Church, Banstead, assisted by clergy from other Banstead churches, led the service, with the Mid Surrey Wind Orchestra providing the music.
Thirty-one wreaths were laid on behalf of a multitude of organisations. The first was placed by the deputy mayor of Reigate and Banstead, Councillor Alex Horwood, who later took the march-past salute – on a dais in front of the police station – from the returning parade.
John Buckoke, of Tadworth, the acting chairman of Banstead and District Branch of the Royal British Legion, was among those who laid wreaths
The evening Remembrance Service was conducted at St Mark's Church, in Great Tattenhams, and was led by its vicar, the Rev Des Williamson. The poignant service was attended by the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, who read the first lesson, followed by Mr Buckoke, and Crispin Blunt MP, who read the long list of names of those from the Banstead area who had lost their lives in war.
