Newcastle paused on Friday to honour those who lost their lives fighting for their country.
The city fell silent at 11am to join a nationwide two-minute silence, with members of the public gathering at War Memorials to pay their respects on Armistice Day. 'The Response' War Memorial at Newcastle Civic Centre and the City War Memoria at Old Eldon Square were just some of the sites where people gathered to remember those who served in the Armed Forces.
The Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Coun Karen Robinson, joined veterans and members of the public at Old Eldon Square in paying their respects. Many people chose to wear poppies while others decided to lay a wreath ahead of the two-minute silence.
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Among those laying wreaths was children from Little Hubbers Day Nursery. Their wreath had been handmade using red painted handprints to create poppies. A poem of remembrance was also attached to the inside of the wreath.
Remembrance Day events will continue in the city centre this weekend with the annual Remembrance Sunday Military Parade. This year's march will begin at the Civic Centre and conclude at the City War Memorial at Old Eldon Square and will include members of His Majesty's Forces, under the Command of Lieutenant Colonel P Smyth MBE, Commanding Officer 5 Fusiliers.
They will be joined by detachments from HMS Dauntless, The Queen's Own Yeomanry, 101 (Northumbrian) Regiment Royal Artillery, Royal Marine Reserves (Scotland), 4 th Battalion The Parachute Regiment, Trojan Squadron DTUS. RAF Boulmer and Northumbrian Universities Officers Training Corps.
As well as Sea Cadets, Northumbria Army Cadets, 131 Squadron Air Training Corps, the Police Cadets and the Tyne and Wear Fire Service Cadets will join members of the Royal British Legion, Ex-Service Association and former tri-service personnel to take part in the parade.
Speaking about the Remembrance Sunday Military Parade, Coun Robinson said: "Remembrance Sunday is a time to come together to remember and pay our respects to those who gave their lives to protect our freedom and way of life.
"As the war in Ukraine continues, Remembrance Sunday is also an important opportunity to say thank you to serving military personnel and their families for everything they continue to do to keep us safe.
"The debt of gratitude we owe our Armed Forces is one we must never forget and I am sure the people of Newcastle will turn out in their hundreds as we pay tribute and say thank you to each and every one of the brave men and women who served and who continue to serve today."
More information about the Military Parade on Sunday, November 13, can be found here.
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