Worthing College Uniformed Services Students Lead Remembrance Day Tribute

Worthing College students and staff paid tribute today (November 11) to those who gave their lives in conflict.

Remembrance Day commemorates soldiers and servicemen and women from the United Kingdom, the British Isles, and Commonwealth nations who have given their lives in conflicts worldwide since the First World War.

Students from the Uniformed Services course, who are part of the college’s Combined Cadet Force, led the tribute on the college field.

They were watched by a crowd of several hundred, which included members of their families, college students and staff. There were also members of the Old Azurians present, students of the former high school.

During the ceremony, the Last Post was played before a two-minute silence was held to remember the fallen. This was then followed by Reveille.

Wreaths were laid at the college memorial on behalf of the Old Azurians, Worthing College and the college’s Combined Cadet Force.

The National Anthem was then played, and the crowd clapped at the end of the ceremony before the students marched off the field.

Lieutenant James Horlock, Lecturer in Uniformed Services, said:

“We wanted to pay a fitting tribute to those who gave their lives for this country, and I’m very proud of the work that the students have put into today’s ceremony.”

Tributes to mark Remembrance Day were held across the Chichester College Group today (November 11), which includes Worthing College, Northbrook College, Chichester College, Brinsbury College, Brighton Met College, Haywards Heath College and Crawley College.

Vicki Illingworth, CEO (interim) of the Chichester College Group, said: 

“Remembrance Day gives us all an opportunity to pause, reflect and honour the courage, sacrifice and service of those who gave their lives in conflicts around the world. 

“It was incredibly impactful to see students and staff from across our colleges come together in such a respectful way, ensuring that the stories and sacrifices of past generations are never forgotten.”