Crawley remembers our fallen heroes this Armistice Day

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Crawley Borough Council marked Armistice Day with tributes in honour of those who lost their lives in conflict, including a beautiful floral arrangement presented by The Mayor of Crawley, Councillor Marion Ayling, and Leader of the Council, Councillor Michael Jones.

Mayor of Crawley and Leader of the Council are pictured with young resident Alex from Northgate, who's Great Great Grandad served as a gunner in WW1 and whose grandad also served in the army. | CBC

placeholder image — Mayor of Crawley and Leader of the Council are pictured with young resident Alex from Northgate, who's Great Great Grandad served as a gunner in WW1 and whose grandad also served in the army. | CBC

The Mayor and Leader are pictured with young resident Alex from Northgate, who's Great Great Grandad served as a gunner in WW1 and whose grandad also served in the army.

He painted this beautiful Remembrance Day poppy scene and kindly handed it to the council, where it will be proudly displayed with the floral tribute in the Town Hall.

The mayor also attended the Remembrance Sunday service at St. John’s Church, along with other councillors, and laid a wreath on behalf of the residents of Crawley.