Members of Agricola Lodge No 4501 were amongst a contingent of almost 40 Maidstone Freemasons who took part in this year’s annual Remembrance Day Parade in Maidstone Town Centre on Sunday 12th November.
They joined members of HM Armed Forces, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans, Community Groups and Youth Organisations from across the area to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Two World Wars as well as those killed or injured in more recent conflicts.
The Banner on display this year was that of Maidstone’s oldest Lodge, Belvidere No 503
The parade began at 10:30 am in Week Street, passing along the High Street and past the Town Hall, before arriving at the War Memorial in the Broadway.
The Service of Remembrance included the national two minutes silence at 11am and the laying of wreaths in memory of the fallen.
A wreath on behalf of all Maidstone Freemasons, was laid by Belvidere’s newest member Bro. Chris Took.
Maidstone’s Freemasons are traditionally strong supporters of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal with many acting as Poppy sellers and collectors for the Charity.
Agricola‘s current Worshipful Master Neil Sadler said…
“We are honoured and proud to take part in this annual Act of Remembrance for those who gave their lives in the defence of Freedom. We urge all our members to support the work of the Royal British Legion and other Forces Charities in caring for and supporting servicemen and their families, all of whom have given so much in the service of our country.”