College marks sacrifices made by 103 Old Boys

PUBLIC services students spoke of what Remembrance means to them at Redcar and Cleveland College's 103rd annual service.

- By FELICITY COLLINSON

Redcar and Cleveland College's annual Sir William Turner's School Remembrance event is in its 103rd year

The commemoration focuses on the 103 Old Boys of Redcar’s historic Sir William Turner's School who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars.

John Pearson, 18, of Redcar, said: “All of those young people sacrificed their lives to make our country safe for us in the future.

“Many of them will have previously been in the exact same position as us, living and studying at school and college in Redcar.

“They must have felt scared and nervous going into battle. Some didn’t come home but the courage and bravery they showed is outstanding.”

The event was one of dozens across Teesside held on Remembrance Sunday yesterday, with more scheduled for Armistice Day tomorrow (Tuesday).

Proud to speak at the annual college ceremony, it is not lost on John that he shares his name with one of the 103 fallen Old Boys.