Remembrance Sunday Commemorations

Published: 11 November 2024

The annual Remembrance Service was held in The Cathedral on Sunday 10 November. Following the Cathedral service, the Deputy Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Mr Johnny Leavesley DL, accompanied by the Mayor, Councillor Sam Schafer, led the civic party to the Remembrance Gardens to observe the national two-minute silence and perform the wreath laying ceremony.

Following this, The Rt Revd Jan McFarlane, Dean of Lichfield, gave the blessing. A professional public address system was used once again to ensure the large crowds could hear the ceremony and in addition, New Growth Training & Event Security Ltd were employed to enforce the road closure and maintain public safety.

After the wreath laying ceremony in the Remembrance Gardens, around 100 guests returned to the Guildhall for light refreshments. The Mayor then gave thanks on behalf of Lichfield City Council to all those involved on the day and James O’Hagan said a few words on behalf of the Royal British Legion.

The Deputy Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Mr Johnny Leavesley & Mayor of Lichfield, Councillor Sam Schafer pictured below in the Garden of Remembrance