Quiet Reflection and Peaceful Tones at Stowford House
The residents and staff chose to honour the brave men and women who served and died in defence of our freedom, by inviting members of the armed forces to their Remembrance Day event. Specifically, serving members of the British Army were welcomed to Stowford House on Tuesday the 11th of November.
The vibrant community enjoyed by residents at Stowford House united in quiet reflection as they marked the moment the guns fell silent on the western front, which ended the First World War, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918. Ever since that devastating conflict ended, we as a nation have honoured those who served by joining in a minute’s silence at 11am.
The nearest Sunday to the 11th of November has since been known as Remembrance Sunday, where veterans of all wars honour their fallen comrades, alongside the Royal family, politicians and dignitaries; where wreaths are laid at the Cenotaph in London – a memorial created after the First World War.
At Stowford House they welcomed Major Steve Hill, Quartermaster in the British Army, who gave an inspiring speech. Major Hill reflected on the sacrifices made by those who served in defence of our freedom in the two World Wars, as well as acknowledging the many conflicts which have occurred since. In a world where we are still blighted by the horrors of war, he ended his speech with the wish that they conclude peacefully. The residents then stood for the national anthem, before pausing for a minute’s silence.
After the fallen had been honoured with a minutes silence, the residents, staff, and guests, were treated to a performance by the much loved and talented saxophonist Alan.
