The Fernes residents remember the Fallen on Armistice Day

The Fernes in Fareham commemorated the signing of the Armistice Day agreement on the day that the guns finally fell silent.  They joined the rest of the United Kingdom in holding a two-minute silence at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month.

 As well as marking Armistice Day by wearing poppies and observing the national two-minute silence, residents took part in a short service conducted by our wonderful volunteer Jackie and her husband Tony. Tony came straight to the home after playing in a service in town in full uniform to play ‘The Final Post’ on his trumpet. Jackie read the poem ‘For the Fallen’ and played wartime songs on the piano for the residents to sing along to. It was a very moving tribute for both residents and staff.

 A resident at The Fernes, said: “It is very important that we keep the memories of those who fought alive”

 One resident remembered a young man that lodged with her family when she was a child and the fact he never came home after being sent away to the Navy. She was moved to tears by the memory even after all these years.

 Alina Danetiu, general manager at The Fernes, said: “We have many residents with personal ties to the military and many who have experienced conflict either at home or abroad so it was important to us to mark November 11th and honour the contribution of everyone involved in the World Wars and in subsequent conflicts.