Barnet marks Remembrance Sunday with services and parades

Politicians, veterans and faith representatives came together to pay their respects to those who have died in war

A woman in mayoral attire laying a wreath at a memorial — Mayor of Barnet Zahra Beg lays a wreath (Credit – Barnet Council)

Mayor of Barnet Zahra Beg laid a wreath at the Hendon War Memorial yesterday as the borough marked Remembrance Sunday.

The mayor laid a wreath on behalf of the mayoralty, councillors and burgesses of the borough. She was joined by the leader of the council and opposition, as well as armed forces, veterans, cadets, emergency services, multi-faith representatives, the Salvation Army Band and members of the public at the service.

Across the borough, residents came together at local remembrance services and parades. The deputy mayor Humayune Khalick attended the service at East Barnet, while the civic ambassador Lachhya Bahadur Gurung represented the borough at the Edgware service.

Mayoral wreaths were also laid at remembrance events in communities across the borough by former mayors and other civic representatives.

Following the service, Cllr Beg said: “It has been an honour to represent the borough as we remember all those who gave their lives for our peace and freedom. Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day give us the chance to stand in silence and pay tribute to them. We must never forget what they sacrificed for us, and we will preserve their legacy for future generations. Lest we forget.”

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