Spirit of Remembrance still has relevance for us

ON Remembrance Sunday, I attended the ceremony and procession in Taunton, where the police, military and members of the public celebrated the memory of those who have given their lives for us.

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In the moment of silence and during the day, I reflected on the events we were remembering, the two horrific world wars of the 20th century and the many lives taken, along with the many other conflicts around the world throughout history.

Those reflections reminded me of the motivations of the men and women who lost their lives, fighting to defend our democracy, our way of life and most importantly, to defend the freedoms, we now take for granted.