On a blustery November morning plenty of people gathered around the War Memorial in Breage. All ages were present. The old with sticks, frames and some in wheelchairs, babies in arms or pushchairs, all there to remember the fallen of the First and Second World Wars and all those that have followed.

Vicar Penny officiated, Breage Band, led by Terry West, led the procession from the Queen's Arms, followed by the cadets, guides, brownies and representatives from the Armed Forces.

Just before 11am Vicar Penny read Psalm 121, A Song Of Ascents “I lift up my eyes to the hills from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth”, a most appropriate choice.

Words of Remembrance were then spoken. The Last Post was played by William, followed by a two minute silence; many had much to think of this year. Reveille was followed by the laying of the wreaths, from the Royal British Legion, the Royal Airforce, the council, the guides and then the brownies. People were invited to place crosses, which many did.

The procession to the church was a short but solemn walk. On entering everyone was invited to take a poppy. Vicar Penny took the service, which began with a hymn. Lt Commander John Wells read the Gospel, Mathew chapters 5-12 Prayers were read by the guides and a brownie. The collection was for The Royal British Legion.

For her Sermon Penny chose the theme of heroes. Children, cadets, guides and brownies were asked to walk around the church. These boys and girls are potential heroes. A hero would give their life for others.

Heroes may die in the cause of freedom and peace. We must not glorify war but hope for peace.

Harry Patch was our last link with World War 1 and in the church World War 11 was represented. The more recent Wars in the Falklands, Northern Ireland, the Gulf Wars, Iraq and Afghanistan were also represented.

Penny's sermon continued to introduce Private Duck. Private Duck steps on a land mine and finds himself in a wheelchair. Ian Woods is in a wheelchair, but he has an amazing wheelchair. He plays basketball and will be playing in the forthcoming Paralympics. He is a hero.

The service was closed by Peter Kirby with the Kahuna, the fourth verse of Laurence Binyon's poem “For the fallen, we will remember them.”

On leaving church the congregation filed to lay their poppies at the head of the aisle. The band led the procession back to the Queen's Arms, Lt. Commander Wells took the salute.

Many thanks to "George" Knox for acting as Marshall and drawing all the groups together producing an excellent tribute.