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THIS was the scene mirrored in thousands of towns and villages around the country on Sunday.
The Royal British Legion standard lowered — and committee member Mr Bill Taylor steps forward to lay the first of many poppy wreaths to remember the fallen of Earby.
Seventy years on since the horror of the Somme, representatives of the town's various organisations as well as individuals pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Despite a blustery, and sometimes wet day, many people turned out to take part in the annual parade from Earby council offices to the cenotaph in Sough Park for the Remembrance Service.
Earby Brass Band led the parade of officials from local sporting, business and social organisations. And, at the cenotaph, the service was led by the Rev. William Berry. chaplain to the local Royal British Legion. The Rev. Andrew Procter led prayers and Pastor Richard Lewis read the lesson.
Wreaths were laid by Mrs Carol Longmuir, on behalf of the Royal British Legion women's section. and Coun. Mrs Doris Allen for Pendle Borough Council with a total of 22 wreaths laid.
The parade and service was once again organised by Royal British Legion secretary Mr Allan Hewson.
A moment typifying the spirit of the occasion came when eight-year-old Peter Longmuir, of Earby, laid a cross at the cenotaph. He was remembering his grandfather, Isaac Breese, who served with the Highland Light Infantry and during the service, Peter wore the Military Medal won by his grandfather.