THE Rotary Club of Okehampton held its 18th remembrance service on Tuesday at St James's Church.
Okehampton mayor Kay Bickley, local councillors and members from other organisations attended the service, which is traditionally held on the actual armistice day, except when it occurs on a Sunday.
The service was conducted by the Rev Geoffrey Harris from Bridestowe and his main theme was that 'out of tragedy comes hope for the future as we give thanks for those who have given their lives in the service of others'.
Allenton Fisher, president of the Rotary Club, expressed thanks to Mr Harris, Ian Cann the organist, Joan Gundry a member of the Royal British Legion, John Stevens, Inner Wheel president Sandra Moppett, Brian Higbee who sang the song 'And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda', RBL Okehampton branch president Colonel Charles Pyman, and to 14-year-old Andrew Collier from Okehampton College who, for the third year running, played the Last Post and Reveille.
The exhortation was read by Mr Fisher and the names of relatives, friends of those present who have died in wars and those who have served and died since, was read by David Taylor.
The congregation was welcomed by Rotarian John Burgess who organised the event.
The offering raised £113.66 for the RBL Poppy Appeal.