Today is a day of remembrance. This morning, pupils and teachers from Burgh Le Marsh Primary school joined members of the community at the War Memorial within the grounds of the Parish Church. As Young Journalists, we wanted to find out more about why Remembrance is still important in 2022.
Friday 11 November 2022 started cloudy but mildly warm. Despite the warmth, the wind was reckless as it whipped up leaves and stole the order of service from the hands of the children gathered in the church yard.
The children were joined by members of the public, some who had served and others who wanted to honour people who have made the ‘ultimate sacrifice.’
We spoke with a range of people who shared their views on the importance of the event.
An emotional ex-serviceman Mark Julian told us, it is important, ‘to honour and respect all that that went before us, who fought for us in order that we could live in peace. They sacrificed their life for us.’
Cara Nicholson, who is a serving police officer explained that Remembrance Day is not just about paying respect to those in the armed services but it is about remembering all people who work hard to serve the community and keep us all safe.
Another ex serviceman, Paul Emery added, ‘It’s a mark of respect for the people we have lost and for those still serving.’
Following this emotional service we took time as a team to remember those who have sacrificed their life for us. It was not just their lives, but it is also the lives of their families who have been affected by conflict.
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.
The team would like to thank Andy Richardson, Jim Hardcastle, Paul Emery and Cara Nicholson for sharing their time with us to talk about the importance of Remembrance.
By Ashley, Eva, Grace Marian, Katie Yr 6
Burgh Le Marsh Primary School