Rustington remembers the fallen on Remembrance Sunday – in pictures

The annual event, which is co-ordinated by the Parish Council, saw Armed Forces veterans, members of local uniformed groups and civic dignitaries parade together in the heart of the vVillage, from the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul to the War Memorial for the 11am service and wreath laying ceremony.

The service was led by the Reverend Natalie Bawcutt (Rustington Parish Church) and the Reverend Rosemarie Clarke (Rustington Methodist Church), with The Exhortation and Recital of The Kohima Epitaph delivered by Jon Street (Former Royal Army Physical Training Corps), and Andrei Netherwood (Former Parachute Regiment and Royal Military Police) respectively.

The TS Implacable NTC Band were in attendance leading the parade, as well as providing accompanying music during the service, including the always emotive Last Post.

The Rustington community again turned out in their hundreds to show their support for both young and old participants. There was a particularly warm welcome for all of the veterans, including Rustington Veterans and Blind Veterans UK, together with a number of other serving, ex serving and retired members of the Armed Forces.

Councillor Andy Cooper, chairman of Rustington Parish Council said: “Once again, Rustington has come together to show its heartfelt gratitude and respect for all those who gave their lives in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts.

"The strong turnout at our recent Act of Remembrance was a moving reflection of the respect our community continues to hold for those who served, and for the families who carried the loss.

“My sincere thanks go to everyone who took part and helped make the occasion so meaningful. I would also like to pay particular tribute to the volunteers who give their time so generously throughout the year to support our local uniformed and community groups.

"Their commitment helps bring people together, supports residents of all ages and strengthens the community we are proud to be part of.”