Remembrance Sunday parade brings Huddersfield to a stand-still - video of Last Post as town remembers
Nov 15 2010 by Sam Casey, Huddersfield Daily Examiner
Remembrance Sunday parade brings Huddersfield to a stand-still
HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Huddersfield as a Remembrance Sunday parade was held in honour of Britain’s war dead.
Armed forces veterans and members of the Royal British Legion were among those who marched from Huddersfield Parish Church to the town hall yesterday morning.
The procession, which also included air, army and sea cadets and members of the emergency services began at 10.05am and snaked its way from Byram Street up St Peter’s Street to John William Street.
At the war memorial at Market Place, the parade took the salute from Mayor of Kirklees Clr Andrew Palfreeman, before continuing to the town hall.
Addressing the crowds from the town hall steps, the mayor said: "Can I congratulate you for the marvellous parade we have witnessed this morning.
"Yet again Huddersfield has shown the pride it has in those who have, in the past and in the present, served on our behalf around the world.
"How could I not share that pride when I see so many veterans of past campaigns, representatives of civil organisations and so many young people?"
He said Remembrance Sunday was a chance to remember not only those who had fought and died in conflicts, but the families they left behind. "For many, Remembrance Sunday brings back memories, some good, some bad, of lost comrades and the sacrifices many of them have made," he said.
"They should not and they will not be forgotten."
Margaret and David Tyler, of Crosland Moor, took their place outside the town hall to see their grandsons Anthony Tyler, 15, and Matthew Lister, 12, take part in the parade with the naval cadets.
Mrs Tyler said: "We always make a point of marking Remembrance Sunday, but this one is special. We’re so proud to see our grandsons out there, it’s very emotional."
Almondbury man Robert Sugden, 68, committee member of Huddersfield and District Army Veterans Association, said: "Remembering the sacrifices of people who have fought so that we may live normal and happy lives, not only in the First and Second World Wars but also in recent times, is very important."
Veteran Brian Barber, 72, who served in Northern Ireland and now lives in Oakes, said: "It is a case of saying ‘there but for the grace of God go I.’"
