Members of the Province of Buckinghamshire attended the Freemasons National Service of Remembrance yesterday at the National Memorial Arboretum.  The wreaths making their journey in advance last week.

Freemasons from Buckinghamshire joined Brethren from across England and Wales today for the National Freemasons’ Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Representatives from all Companion Orders and both Ladies Grand Lodges attended the moving ceremony, uniting in remembrance of those who gave their lives in service to others.

Buckinghamshire was represented by RW Tim Anders, Provincial Grand Master, who laid the Craft wreath, escorted by W Bro John York carrying the Provincial Standard. E Comp Mel Shah, Second Provincial Grand Principal, laid the Royal Arch wreath, escorted by E Comp Steve Cleary with the Royal Arch Standard, alongside VW Bro Neil Robertson.

The service included the Exhortation, Last Post, two-minute silence, and the Rouse, followed by wreaths laid from Provinces and Orders nationwide.

RW Tim Anders said:
“It is a privilege for Buckinghamshire Freemasons to stand alongside our Brethren, Companions, and Sisters from across the country in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”