Annual Service of Remembrance in Fintona

High Sheriff of Tyrone, Linda Brown, Deputy Lieutenant for Co Tyrone, Kim Ashton, President of Fintona Royal British Legion John Crozier and retired councillor, Bert Wilson, all paid their respects at the Service of Remembrance held in Fintona. GMF462026 | TC

placeholder image — High Sheriff of Tyrone, Linda Brown, Deputy Lieutenant for Co Tyrone, Kim Ashton, President of Fintona Royal British Legion John Crozier and retired councillor, Bert Wilson, all paid their respects at the Service of Remembrance held in Fintona. GMF462026 | TC

The Annual Service of Remembrance took place at Fintona Royal British Legion on Sunday last, November 8.

The parade formed up at 2.45pm for the laying of wreathes. Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Kim Ashton, laid a wreath on behalf of His Majesty, King Charles III, followed by the High Sheriff of Tyrone, Mrs Linda Brown, who also laid a wreath, followed by members of the Royal British Legion, Fintona, Armed Forces, PSNI, NIFRS, Women's Institute, youth organisations and local schools.

The parade moved off at 3pm led by Ballyreagh Silver Band, for the church service at 3.30pm in Fintona Presbyterian Church. The service was conducted by Rev Neil Stewart and, following the service, the procession paraded back to the RBL Hall for refreshments.

The chairman, Mr Eddie Burke, thanked everyone for taking part in the Remembrance Sunday service and commented on how encouraging it was to see so many young people on parade, representing the future of the Legion.

He also thanked the ladies for the lovely tea and refreshments and expressed gratitude to Anne, the Boys' Brigade and the Girls' Friendly Society (GFS) for the beautiful display in Fintona Presbyterian Church. He concluded by thanking everyone for their continued support throughout the year.