Ukraine representative at memorial service
More than 200 people attended the Annual Service of Remembrance at Bristol Memorial Woodlands with a Padre from the Ukrainian Army conducting part of the ceremony.
Padre Major Andy Latifa, who has conducted the service for many years, brought in Padre Lt Andriy Khomyshyn to read part of the Act of Remembrance and Blessing at the Memorial Stone.
A service in the onsite chapel at the Memorial Woodlands was followed by a parade to the war memorial within the woodlands where wreaths were laid by different veteran and charity organisations paying their respects.
Air Marshall Sir David Walker, Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire was guest of honour along with Colonel Jane Thompson, Deputy Lieutenant for the County and City of Bristol. They laid the first two wreaths.
Standards were paraded and the participation of Padre Lt Khomyshyn brought home to those attending conflicts currently in Europe.
David Rae for Bristol Memorial Woodlands said: “As well as our military, we remember those from the civil police and first responders who go into difficult situations. Many serve in the UK and our modern world has many different ways to serve.”
The annual event was started by Memorial Woodlands founder Chris Baker to remember those who have given their lives in the service of their country outside of the World Wars.
