Oswestry mayor Councillor Mike Isherwood was joined by his family, town and Shropshire Council colleagues and North Shropshire MP, among others, for the official commemorations at the Memorial Gates of Cae Glas Park.
![An Air Cadet gives a salute at the Remembrance Day parade in Oswestry.]()
An Air Cadet gives a salute at the Remembrance Day parade in Oswestry. (Image: Rob Evans) ![Oswestry's Remembrance Day parade.]()
Oswestry's Remembrance Day parade. (Image: Rob Evans) ![Air Cadets march passed Oswestry war memorial.]()
Air Cadets march passed Oswestry war memorial. (Image: Rob Evans)
![The Memorial Gates at Cae Glas Park in Oswestry.]()
The Memorial Gates at Cae Glas Park in Oswestry. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) Cadets from both the army and the Royal Air Force’s 1165 Sqn Oswestry, as well as members of community groups across the town such as Scouts, Brownies, Rainbows and more, joined the annual parade from the gates, up Church Street and towards the Bailey Head.
![Veterans wait on the Bailey Head in Oswestry.]()
Veterans wait on the Bailey Head in Oswestry. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) There, Cllr Isherwood spoke to the crowd that had gathered and was supported by Veronica Lillis, Deputy Lieutenant of Shropshire, who was there to represent Lady Anna Turner.
The parade was led by the Porthywaen Silver Band, as is tradition in Oswestry.
![VIPs wait to place a wreath at the Memorial Gates, including mayor Councillor Mike Isherwood and Deputy Lieutenant of Shropshire Veronica Lillis.]()
VIPs wait to place a wreath at the Memorial Gates, including mayor Councillor Mike Isherwood and Deputy Lieutenant of Shropshire Veronica Lillis. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) Members of the parade were celebrated by people in the town for the way it has represented Oswestry while social media posts praised the public turnout of support for those who have given their lives for their country.
![Oswestry war memorial]()
Oswestry war memorial (Image: Rob Evans)
![North Shropshire Helen Morgan in the parade at Oswestry's Remembrance Day commemorations.]()
North Shropshire Helen Morgan in the parade at Oswestry's Remembrance Day commemorations. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) Mrs Morgan, at her third service as the area’s MP since her election 2021, added: “It was an honour to join the Remembrance parade and service, and to lay a wreath in Oswestry on Sunday.”
![Members of the 1165 Royal Air Force air cadets on parade in Oswestry.]()
Members of the 1165 Royal Air Force air cadets on parade in Oswestry. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) Spokesman for the air cadets, CI Rob Evans, added: “It’s been a great privilege for the staff and cadets of 1165sqn Air Cadets to be part of Oswestry’s Remembrance Sunday.
“It’s a time honoured tradition of respect and salute to those names recorded upon the town’s War Memorial of Cae Glas park gates.
![Members of 1165sqn Air Cadets who took part in the Remembrance Day parade in Oswestry on November 10, 2024.]()
Members of 1165sqn Air Cadets who took part in the Remembrance Day parade in Oswestry on November 10, 2024. (Image: Rob Evans)
![The Porthywaen Silver Band lead the parade in Oswestry.]()
The Porthywaen Silver Band lead the parade in Oswestry. (Image: Graham Mitchell.) “They are remembered along with those that have served since the First World War have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, in turn it’s to the families and friends that have also lost.
“The smartness and presentation given by each member shows they are a credit to the uniform.”
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