1. Gathering of the Community

Attendees assemble around the war memorial.

2. Opening Welcome Delivered by Paul Cousens, Royal British Legion

Example:

“We gather here today to remember with gratitude those who gave their lives in the service of our country, and for the freedom we enjoy today. We honour their memory and commit ourselves anew to work for peace.”

4. Reading or Reflection

5. The Exhortation

Read by a veteran, civic leader, or officiant.

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”

All Respond:

“We will remember them.

6. The Silence

  • Last Post is played.
  • Two Minutes’ Silence observed.
  • Reveille played.
  • The Kohima Epitaph -"When you go home tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today"

7. The Laying of Wreaths

9. Closing Hymn

The National Anthem (God Save the King)

10. Act of Commitment

“Let us pledge ourselves anew to the service of our country and our fellow men and women:
that we may help, encourage, and comfort others,
and support those working for the relief of the needy and for the peace and welfare of the nations.”

All Respond:

“Lord God, we pledge ourselves to serve you and all humankind,
in the cause of peace, for the relief of want and suffering,
and for the praise of your name. Amen.”

11. Blessing / Dismissal

Address By the Chairman Military Vehicle Trust