The Pangbournian Community came together on Sunday to commemorate Remembrance Sunday, paying tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts past and present.

The annual Remembrance service took place in the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel, bringing together pupils, staff, Old Pangbournians (OPs), parents of former pupils (POPs), former members of staff and representatives from the Armed Forces. Following the service, led by The Reverend Neil Jeffers, and wreath-laying ceremony in the Chapel, pupils assembled on the parade square for the Parade.

This year's Guest of Honour and Inspecting Officer was, Commander Andrew Gordon Lennox (OP 1961–1965), Vice Chair of the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel Trust (FIMCT). Andrew, who attended Pangbourne, before joining Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth in 1966, enjoyed a distinguished career in the Royal Navy, serving in ships around the world and commanding several vessels. During the Falklands conflict in 1982, he served as Second-in-Command of HMS Ardent and subsequently HMS Avenger. His later appointments included serving as Defence Attaché in Copenhagen before retiring from the Royal Navy in 2001.

Andrew was accompanied by his wife, Julia, and laid a wreath on behalf of the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel Trust, alongside representatives of the College and wider community.

Wreaths were laid by:

• Oli Knight, Head, representing the College and its current community of pupils, parents and staff.
• Andrew Bond, representing the Pangbourne College Advisory Board and Governing Body.
• CCCC Eva, representing all Old Pangbournians.
• Commander Andrew Gordon Lennox, representing the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel Trust.
• Squadron Leader Joel Dommett, representing RAF Benson.

The occasion also included a flypast by RAF Benson, providing a further poignant moment during the commemorations.

Old Pangbournians once again played a significant part in the service, with a strong turnout of OPs, POPs and former members of staff joining the College community to pay their respects. Continuing a longstanding tradition, the names of Old Pangbournians who lost their lives in service were also read aloud during the service, ensuring their contribution and sacrifice remain an important part of the College's collective act of remembrance.

Later in the afternoon, the College's marching band continued its contribution to the day's commemorations, joining the Pangbourne Village Remembrance Parade. Their participation provided a further opportunity for pupils to play an active role in the wider community's act of remembrance.

The service and parade provided an opportunity for the Pangbournian community, past and present, to come together in reflection, remembering those who gave their lives and recognising the enduring bonds between generations of the College community.

We will remember them.