HEREFORDSHIRE stood silent and remembered those who have lost their lives serving their country.

Thousands of people across the county lined the streets on Sunday morning to pay their respects and watch military parades pass through towns and villages.

Hereford saw hundreds of people gather in the city centre and mayor Charles Nicholls said that he was moved by the amount of youngsters from the different groups who stood and paid their respects.

He said: "I was amazed by the number of young children from across the various uniformed groups and cadet branches who attended.

"I was really moved to see the volume of youngster who stood at the monument long before I got there. It is a very important thing for us to see them there as they are the future of our city, so to have them prepared to take part in a community event like this bodes well for us."

Cllr Nicholls said that the amount of people who gathered between the Town Hall and St Peter's Square was the most he had seen in years.
Leominster welcomed the Lord Lieutenant Lady Darnley to their service which was also well attended.

Town mayor Felicity Norman said: "I was very pleased with the service and it was good to see so many people out in the town.

"The Royal British Legion did a great job of organising the event and it was really good to see so many young people taking part in their cadets and scout uniforms."

Parades and remembrance services also took place in Kington, Hay-on-Wye, Ross-on-Wye and across the county.

Hereford FC footballers had poppies emblazoned on their shirts  for Saturday’s match against Rocester.

Each player signed their shirt after the game which will be put on ebay for people to bid on. Proceeds will go towards the Royal British Legion.