Hundreds of students and staff from Telford College took part in the annual remembrance parade and commemoration today, to honour the service and sacrifice of all those who have defended our freedoms.

The parade was led by the college’s public uniformed services students, and included representatives from the British Army reserves, Royal Marines, West Mercia Police, and Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service.

The royal family was represented by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Jenny Wynn, and guests were welcomed by Telford College principal and chief executive Lawrence Wood.

The parade was led by a second-year public uniformed services student Maddie Windsor.

Chris Wood played The Last Post, and Reveille, and Warrant Officer Rich Cartman of the Royal Marines read the Kohima Epitaph: “When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today.”

A two-minute silence was observed across the college to show respect for those who lost their lives in defence of the country.

Andy Turner, Telford College’s director of vocational studies, said: “It is important to remember those who took the ultimate sacrifice for us to be able to live in a free and democratic society.

“We are incredibly grateful to all of the dignitaries and service personnel who supported the event, and to students for showing the respect and behaviour that truly reflects our college’s values.”