Thousands honour fallen troops in Sutton

Now, more than 3,000 residents paraded in the rain from Forest Street in the town centre to St Mary Magdalene on Church Street for a service today. 
They then paraded again to the commonwealth war graves and cenotaph off Huthwaite Road. 
The Last Post was played and crowds were wowed as cannons filled with poppies exploded into the air.
Roy Harrison, Royal Green Jackets member and parade organiser said: "It has been fantastic and it is all down to the people who came, donated and raised money. 
"The church was stuffed full with people and we still had some outside."

Craig Liversidge, 52, from Sutton, served in the British Army for 23 and a half years.
He said: "I am here to show respect to my fallen comrades as well as those fallen in the Great War. I have served alongside people who have died as a direct action of war and after.
"The parade was really well attended."

Micheal, 75, and Jennifer, 71, Jobson from Sutton attend to honor their uncles who had been lost in the Second World War.
Micheal who was wearing his fathers medals said: "As the 100th memory it is important to come down and remember."
Jennifer who created red and purple poppies which Micheal is wearing said she wanted to see both men and animals remembered 100 years on.

Keeley Hardy, 34, who was attending the parade with her family was waiting from news from her brother.
Her brother Lee Hardy a veteran was climbing the Himalayas.
She said: "During the service he should be at the top of the Himalayas with the Royal British Legion.
"It is important to know the history."

Graham Rowlstone, 60, who served in the royal navy showed off his five medals.
Graham who even served on the Royal Yacht Britannia said: "I wanted to pay my respects for the centenary and also to see my granddaughter Mia who is nine parade - she is in the Brownies."

John-Paul Bentley, 39, from Sutton said: "We are giving one hour of our time for what they gave everything for - it is a matter of respect."
Nicole Bentley, 40, said: "It is important to not forget and for future generations to learn about it."

Arthur Frith, 88, from Sutton came to pay his respects to his brother who died in a plane crash while serving in the Second World War.
He said: "I have been selling poppies at the Tibshelf services on the M1, on my last count I had raised £1,500.
"I lost my brother when he was just 20 - people should come and pay their respects on Remembrance Day - they just should."