Today at 11am, our school community gathered for an Act of Remembrance service at the front of the School. We payed tribute to the 1,500 'Old Witleians' who served their country during the First World War, and the 93 Old Witleians and two former members of staff who lost their lives in service.
The service began by reading out the names of all former King Edward’s pupils and masters who died on active service during the two World Wars. As each name was read, Prefects placed a cross for them around the base of the Memorial.
Two wreaths were then laid, one by Lieutenant Commander Brian Hudson, on behalf of the Old Witleians, and the other by Mrs Justine Voisin, Treasurer, on behalf of the Bridewell Royal Hospital Foundation. With performances from our Chapel Choir of ‘Call to Remembrance’ by Douglas Guest, from trumpeter Thomas, Upper Sixth Form pupil, of ‘The Last Post’ and ‘Reveille’ before and after the 2 minutes’ silence, the service ended with a final prayer from the Chaplain.
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