TROWBRIDGE did itself proud after thousands gathered in the town centre to pay their respects to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.

The Royal British Legion, veterans, current military personnel, cadets and many others marched with pride through the county town’s streets, before heading to St James’ Church for a service.

The parade then headed to the war memorial in Trowbridge Park, where wreaths were laid by people across the town, followed by a two-minute silence and on Saturday, more than 100 people came out to the same spot for Armistice Day.

Royal British Legion chairman, Roy Zaman, said he was overjoyed at the turnouts, which he said showed just how much the people of Trowbridge cared for and valued those who gave their lives to defend this country.

“I think it was an outstanding show of support from every single generation, be it watching the parade go through the town, coming to a packed-out church for the service, or gathering around the war memorial on both days,” he said.

“I am from up north, so seeing this level of support was wonderful. You can see in every generation that they know the huge sacrifices that were made and that will not be forgotten in this town – Trowbridge did

itself proud.

“Reverend Rob Thomas gave a very uplifting and thoughtful service too.

“With the Armistice Day on Saturday, that was more of a spontaneous thing, so to have more than 100 people turn up was really heartwarming.

“It is always wonderful to see the Normandy Veterans Association, the Merchant Navy, the town council, the cadets, Scouts, Salvation Army and the many others turn out for such an important day.

“I am proud of every single one of them.”