Remembrance Sunday / Armistice Day

Maidstone Civic Parade – Remembrance Sunday 2011

More than 50 Freemasons representing Lodges in Maidstone, West Malling and parts of West Kent assembled in Earl Street, Maidstone to take part in this years Remembrance Day, Civic Parade and Wreath laying on Sunday 13th November under the watchful eye of the volunteer parade leader, W. Bro Geoff Hart.
Bearsted Lodge No. 6069 was this year leading the Masonic contingent and the Worshipful Master, W. Bro Roy Brooks proudly carried the Lodge Banner at the head of the Masonic procession.

The Brethren wore their Masonic Collars and Medals and were joined by Assistant Provincial Grand Master W. Bro Roger Waltham. 

Trevor Pankhurst
Assistant Provincial Information Officer

Sunday 13th November 2011

Remembrance Day – Maidstone Civic Parade and Wreath Laying ceremony ... Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday in November, is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today. On this day people across the nation pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave Service men and women ... The next Remembrance Sunday is:- 11 November 2012.

Why Wear a Poppy?

Our Brother's in arms are remembered in these fields, they live on in our minds and in the memories of those they loved.
Their example also signals to coming generations of servicemen and women that much is expected of them.
Comradeship lies at the very core of our creed as servicemen and women, Comradeship, in its true military sense, implies self-sacrifice. We remember these men and women for their youthfulness, courage and character.
For those who knew them, they will always be part of our lives.

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, saw dawn, felt sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up your quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

W.Bro Roy Brooks ... Bearsted Lodge

W.Bro Geoff Hart ... Parade organiser ...
Bearsted Lodge

The photo's are taken from 13th November 2011 parade

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