WYCHAVON remembered those who served by flying the Armed Forces Day flag at the district council Civic Centre.
The event was led by Coun Gregory Wilkins, Chairman of Wychavon District Council.
Coun Wilkins welcomed guests before the parade made its way to the flagpole, accompanied by Standards from the Royal British Legion and local service associations.
In his address, Coun Wilkins paid tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community.
He said: “Armed Forces Day is about honouring those who serve, those who have served, and the families who support them.
“Their dedication, whether on operations overseas or here at home, keeps us safe and strengthens our communities. As we raise the flag, we do so with deep gratitude for all they give.”
Rev Laura Handy, the Chairman’s Chaplain, led prayers before the Royal British Legion delivered the traditional Binyon Lines.
A two‑minute silence was observed, marked by The Last Post and Reveille performed by bugler Stephen Lane.
The Kohima Epitaph was then read, followed by a declaration from Nicholas Wentworth‑Stanley, Deputy Lieutenant of Worcestershire, speaking on behalf of the Lord Lieutenant.
Coun Wilkins ended the ceremony by raising the Armed Forces Day flag.
The flag will fly above the Civic Centre throughout the week as a visible sign of Wychavon’s support for the Armed Forces community.
