Over 150 freemasons, their families and friends, together with several past and present members of the armed forces and youth groups gathered for the annual Service of Remembrance held at The Clarendon Suites, Edgbaston. Members of the Royal Arch Lodge Representatives' group, as well as enthusiasts from the Jewels of the Craft Study and Collectors Circle, all of whom were meeting in the building that morning, also attended.

The congregation was greeted by the Provincial Grand Master RW Bro David Macey, who observed that he was the first PGM who had not experienced active service since the Second World War.  He had throughout his teaching career always been determined to ensure that younger generations were made fully aware of the unselfish sacrifices made by those who were being remembered, and trusted that this would long continue.

This moving Service, which commenced with messages from five different faiths, was conducted by the Provincial Grand Chaplain W Bro John Cowan and Provincial Assistant Grand Chaplain W Bro Paul Wheeler. The Bugle player was W Bro Norman Blackburn.

Wreaths and tributes were placed by the PGM and other senior members of the Province, as well as leaders of different orders and several other groups from the congregation, spanning several generations, including former and present servicemen who are members of Lodges in Warwickshire.

(l-r) W Bro Ian McCloskey, W Bro Ken Wilkinson, W Bro Paul Wheeler, Bro Senior Aircraftsman Adam Wills, W Bro Stuart Cappell, Bro Major Steven Reynolds, W Bro Lynn Harris, W Bro Raiff Burton, W Bro Harry Hunjan, W Bro John Cowan, W Bro Sailesh Panchmatia together with members of the Cubs.