COVENTRIANS came together in their hundreds to to pay their respects to the fallen in War Memorial Park on Remembrance Sunday (November 9).
The service at The Cenotaph honoured and paid respect to those who lost their lives in the two World Wars and other conflicts throughout the world.
It was led by The Right Reverend Sarah Jelley, Bishop of Coventry.
The Lord Mayor of Coventry, Coun Rachel Lancaster, took the salute.
She said: “The city’s annual Remembrance Day Service and Parade helps us remember, honour, and pay our respects to all those who have lost their lives due to wars or armed conflict.
“This service is always very important to the city and acts as a timely reminder for everyone as to why we continue to promote peace and reconciliation around the world, and on this 85th Anniversary of the Coventry Blitz.
“As the numbers of people attending each year illustrates, we know how much the service in the War Memorial Park means to our residents.”
