In 11 pictures: Rye remembers the fallen at well attended event

Taking part were veterans and members of local youth organisations as well as service personnel and local RNLI lifeboat crew.

Following a moving service, wreaths were laid and small wooden crosses place at the war memorial in the churchyard. Among those laying wreaths were Rye Mayor Paul Goring and Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore. Rye resident Kt Bruce, who attended, said: “The service, organised by Colonel Anthony Kimber MBE, President of the Rye and District Royal British Legion, is a solemn and dignified occasion. His words remind us of the promise we make to those who gave so much: “They will never be forgotten.” “Perhaps one of the most touching moments is watching the young children carefully planting their crosses of remembrance. Small hands placing simple wooden crosses, each one carrying a message of gratitude and remembrance. There is something especially powerful in seeing the youngest generation honouring those who came before them.”