Today, over 35 members of the Portland Royal Naval Association Branch participated in the annual Remembrance Service at the Portland Cenotaph. The day began, for some, with breakfast at local hostelries before members mustered at the Drill Hall to march in formation to the Cenotaph.
Branch members unable to join the parade met others at the Cenotaph, ensuring a strong and respectful presence throughout the service. The ceremony was a moving tribute to those who gave their lives in service, reminding all in attendance of the enduring values of freedom and sacrifice.
Following the wreath-laying and parade, members gathered once more to share a Tot and reflect in fellowship — a fitting close to a day marked by pride, remembrance, and community spirit.
Our Branch Chairman later commented:
“A big thank you to all those that marched (bimbled ) to the Portland Cenotaph and all those that attended.
Great to see so many of you and apologies if I did not get chance to say hello and thank you for attending.
Also a thank you to S/M Nige Rimell for laying the wreath and giving his Grandfather’s medals their first
run out since being remounted.
‘We shall remember them’”