We Shall Remember ; City at Standstill to Pay Respects to Fallen War Heroes

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BEARING the weight of medals, standards and thoughts of their fallen comrades, war veterans were joined in prayer by members of the public. Lincoln High Street came to a standstill yesterday as people paid their respects to fallen war heroes in a Remembrance Day service at the High Street's War Memorial. Nine standard bearers, some veterans themselves, stood in a row as The Last Post was played. The Autumn drizzle failed to put off the ever-growing crowd, who bowed their heads for the two-minute silence. Reverend Jeremy Cullimore, vicar for the High Street churches, lead the service.

Speaking afterwards, he said: "As a former serviceman, I am pleased to be part of the service. "We have a very proud history in this country of our armed forces serving the greater good. "I think it is important to remember our history because it is on those foundations that our future is built. "Everybody, no matter what they do, but especially when it involves danger, needs to know they have the support of their community and their country. "As a former soldier with the intelligence corps I am proud to live in Lincolnshire." June Roe, 78, of Waddington, wore her late husband's medals to the service.

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We Shall Remember ; City at Standstill to Pay Respects to Fallen War Heroes

She said: "I wear them on the opposite side to show t...

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