Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has spoken of the importance of wearing your poppy with pride as Greater Manchester remembers the fallen this Remembrance Day.
Communities will come together for services across the 10 boroughs, to pay respects to the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom.
Tony said: “Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on the past and remember the many servicemen and women who gave so much for our liberty and freedom. It’s a time for communities to come together and stand united in solidarity with serving members of the armed forces, local people, and the families who have lost loved ones to show that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
“Once again Greater Manchester will mark this solemn day with a number of services across the conurbation. As a mark of respect, where services are being held and police support is necessary it will be provided without any charge– a reflection of how important this day is for local communities.
“I shall be wearing my poppy with pride and encourage others across Greater Manchester to do the same.”
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Jim Battle is attending a number of services across Greater Manchester. This week (Wednesday 5 November) he will join the Caminada Society, a group of retired police officers, at Hough End for a service to remember the fallen members of the former Manchester City Police who served in the two world wars.
On Sunday he will accompany Salford City Mayor Ian Stewart at the Irlam and Cadishead service, before laying a wreath at the cenotaph in Prince’s Park. On Monday 9 November he will join Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Paul Murphy and GMP Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry for a service at the city centre home of GMP on Lloyd Street in Manchester Town Hall.
Jim said: “I am proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with local people this Remembrance Day to pay my respects to those who served their country and those who continue to serve today.
“Many police officers and staff also fought and died in the first and second world wars who, along with their fellow comrades, showed great courage and sacrificed so much. I will join serving and retired officers at services at Manchester Town Hall and Hough End to remember their heroism and bravery. I will also join the Chief Constable, officers, staff and families at the annual memorial event at Sedgley Park on Wednesday 11 November.”
