Eastbourne, 9th November 2025
Residents, veterans, and local dignitaries gathered in solemn reflection on Remembrance Sunday at the Memorial Roundabout in Eastbourne to mark Remembrance Sunday – a day dedicated to honouring the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth.
The annual ceremony began shortly before 11am, with crowds lining the roundabout to pay their respects. The two-minute silence at 11 o’clock – observed nationwide – was led by the Mayor of Eastbourne, accompanied by representatives from the Royal British Legion, the Armed Forces, cadet groups, and members of the emergency services.
Wreaths were laid at the memorial by local organisations, schools, and community groups, each representing a token of gratitude to those who gave their lives in conflict. Among those in attendance were local councillors, veterans wearing their medals with pride, and families of servicemen and women – many of whom have made the act of remembrance a yearly tradition.
Remembrance Sunday, held on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day (November 11), commemorates the end of the First World War in 1918, when the guns fell silent on the Western Front. It has since become a broader day of reflection for all those who have served and died in military conflicts, from World War II to more recent operations.
Following the morning’s service, another act of remembrance took place at 3pm near Butt’s Brow, where a smaller gathering honoured fallen American soldiers. The service was held at the site of the “Ruth-less” Memorial, which commemorates the crew of a U.S.A.A.F. B-24D Liberator Bomber that tragically crashed in the South Downs during World War II.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from the British Legion, local historians, and residents who continue to preserve the memory of the US servicemen who lost their lives far from home. American flags fluttered beside the poppy wreaths as attendees reflected on the shared history between the UK and the United States during the war.
Both services highlighted Eastbourne’s enduring connection to its military past – a town that, like many others across Britain, continues to ensure that the bravery and sacrifice of previous generations are never forgotten.
As the final notes of The Last Post faded into the autumn air, the sentiment across Eastbourne was clear: remembrance is not just about history, but about gratitude and ensuring that those who gave everything in service of peace are remembered for generations to come.
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