Hundreds of people attend Ashdown Forest Remembrance Service

Hundreds of people gathered at the Airman's Grave on Ashdown Forest for the Remembrance Service on Sunday morning, paying respect to all those who lost their lives in the two World Wars and other conflicts.

Lone bugler Paul Gardiner marked the beginning and end of the two-minute silence with the Last Post and Reveille.

Rev. Dr. John Caperon recounted the tragic events of 31 July 1941, when a Wellington Bomber crashed on the Forest, killing all six crew. These young men were remembered were remembered alongside 31 others from the local parish who also lost their lives in the war.

Wreaths were laid on the Airman's Grave by Jonathan Squire, Chair of the Conservators of Ashdown Forest, Pat Arnold, Chair of the Friends of Ashdown Forest, Robin St Clair Jones, Chair of the Ashdown Forest Foundation, Lolita Reeves, representing Maresfield Parish Council and others representing local organisations.

Staff at Ashdown Forest would like to thank everyone who attended.

Images courtesy of Ashdown Forest