Castle Green at noon on Armistice Day 2024
At 10.30 am on Monday 11th November 2014, villagers and visitors gathered on Castle Green especially to remember those of Sulgrave who lost their lives in two world wars and also to recall the countless casualties of all nationalities in those wars and subsequent conflicts.
In the absence of an outdoor memorial, the now familiar silhouette of a Great War soldier once more served as a focus for the ceremony and at whose feet the traditional wreaths of poppies were laid.
As the sounds of the nearby church clock striking eleven died away the traditional words of remembrance were spoken and the Last Post sounded. The flag of the Royal British Legion was lowered in tribute by a member of the local branch. During the two minutes silence which followed the only sound to be heard was of a small plane flying slowly overhead, which seemed somehow appropriate to people of my generation.
Finally, the moving poem “Flanders’ Fields” was read out by the Chair of the Parish Council.
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The Last Post is sounded…..
…..and wreaths are laid.
