Slough Liberal Democrats Join Communities in Remembrance Commemorations

Slough Liberal Democrat councillors pay tribute to the fallen and reaffirm their commitment to peace, tolerance and understanding.

Slough Liberal Democrat councillors joined residents and communities across the borough on Remembrance Sunday to honour the service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in conflicts past and present.

Wreaths were laid on behalf of the Slough Liberal Democrat Group by Lib Dem councillors, including at the main town commemoration at St Mary's Church, and at Langley (by Cllr Dr Naveeda Qaseem) and Cippenham, by party Secretary, Ranjit Sharma, while Cllr Frank O'Kelly carried the British Legion Standard - see below along with party officer Jen Simpson who also joined the Cippenham parade. (Cllr O'Kelly was earlier British Legion Standard-bearer at the Remembrance Commemoration before Slough Town's football match on Sat 7 Nov).

Remembrance Sunday provides an important opportunity for us to pause, reflect and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for future generations.

We remember those who gave their yesterday for our today.

However, remembrance must mean more than simply looking back. It must also serve as a reminder of the lessons we must learn from history and our collective responsibility to work towards a more peaceful world.

Across the world, innocent civilians continue to lose their lives in war and conflict. In some instances, civilian populations are systematically targeted by forces claiming to act in the name of security or the protection of peace. Such suffering reminds us that peace cannot simply be declared; it must be actively pursued, protected and sustained.

As Liberal Democrats, we believe that remembrance must strengthen our determination to stand against hatred, prejudice and division, and to champion a society built on tolerance, mutual respect and understanding.

Our responsibility is to build communities where people of different backgrounds, beliefs and traditions can live together in harmony. We must never lose sight of the importance of dialogue, compassion and reconciliation.

We must always seek to be peacemakers, not simply remember the consequences of war.

On this Remembrance Sunday, Slough Liberal Democrats pay tribute to all those who served, those who sacrificed their lives, and the families and communities who continue to suffer from the impact of conflict.