00:12Gathering at Chatham's historic dockyard, people from across the county braved the weather
00:18to come together and mark Armistice Day, remembering those who lost their lives during the First
00:23World War.
00:24When you get a group of people gathering together to remember, that's really, really powerful.
00:31This monument represents all those who lost their lives at sea and protecting the islands
00:39during the Second World War.
00:41But I think at the moment when we hear more and more from the government and the media
00:48about war readiness, it just makes it more poignant.
00:51But as a parish priest and a chaplain, remembrance is a really important thing.
01:01It's about piecing together stories, honouring the past, but looking with hope to the future.
01:07A two-minute silence was held, and following the service, those attending were invited to
01:12lay their own tributes at the memorial.
01:14Each reef laid here is a way of remembering those who had lost their lives, and for the
01:20people attending, it's a chance to pay their respects.
01:23There was a strong turnout with veterans, families and members of the HMS Cavalier Association
01:28coming together for the service.
01:31With distance between both the First World War and the Second World War, it's important
01:36that we honour our remembrance of those that gave up their lives for this country.
01:43And of course, it's very important for the young people coming through today.
01:47And I'm really pleased to see today young people from schools laying wreaths, which really reinforces
01:54to them the importance of what people did and in giving up their lives so long ago.
02:01With people travelling from across Kent to attend, the service was a chance for the local community
02:07to come together, reflect and remember.
02:10Maisie Walker for KMTV, Chatham.
