A Second World War veteran has spoken of his memories of conflict as he took part in Bournemouth’s Remembrance Sunday ceremony.
Ted Brady was one of hundreds of military personnel who attended the parade.
He said: “It’s important to remember the history and how it’s something we should never forget.
“My time in the Army, I know exactly what it is like for people to die in conflict. Attending is my way of respecting”
He believes Remembrance Sunday is more than just a date, it is a time to honour those who came before us and to reflect.
“We can’t change what happened, but we can learn from its history,” he added.
On Remembrance Sunday, hundreds of military personnel including veterans and cadets from the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force joined members of the public gathered at Bournemouth Gardens to pay respect to those who have fallen to conflict and war.
The Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Roberto Rocca, conducted the war memorial service alongside Monsignor Canon John Nelson.
The service included the traditional playing of the Last Post, the two minutes silence and the laying of the wreaths.
These practices have been a tradition for more than a century and have been carried out since a year after the end of the First War One.
Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended and protected our freedom.
Tomorrow the people of Dorset will stand silent for two minutes at 11am for Armistice Day, marking the moment the war ended.
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