IN PICTURES: AJEX annual remembrance ceremony parade
The AJEX (The Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women) held its annual remembrance ceremony parade on Sunday.
The parade includes a passing of Horse Guards Parade and a Remembrance Ceremony at the Cenotaph, led by the Chief Rabbi.
The AJEX National Chairman, Jeffrey Fox said ‘We are extremely pleased with the attendance at this year’s event. The numbers of both Marchers and spectators were significantly up on recent years and reflects the national trend to commemorate the sacrifices made in two world wars by those who paid the supreme price. The Reviewing Officer, Admiral The Lord Boyce spoke of the significant role played by Jewish Men & Women who served in the Armed Forces’
AJEX parade has drawn a huge turnout. As always it’s a deeply moving occasion honouring those who gave their lives. “We will remember them”
— Jonathan Arkush (@JonathanArkush) November 16, 2014
#AJEX #AnnualParade and #RembranceCeremony at #Cenotaph. pic.twitter.com/MX3aAu93Kj — Paul Manski (@paulm1402) November 16, 2014
The Chief Rabbi and Valerie Mirvis at the AJEX Remembrance Parade today pic.twitter.com/eBRfmrK3X9 — Chief Rabbi Mirvis (@chiefrabbi) November 16, 2014
Honoured with Stanmore constituents #AJEX Remembrance Parade at The Cenotaph. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem pic.twitter.com/BbdLE8fLjC — Bob Blackman (@BobBlackmanMP) November 16, 2014
Proud to commemorate the past (& future) contributions of Jewish service-people at the #AJEX Parade at the #Cenotaph pic.twitter.com/B2pZQHc4Yr — Elliot Jebreel (@ejebreel) November 16, 2014
The 2014 AJEX parade and remembrance led by @chiefrabbi – spectacular! @MitzvahDay #Mitzvahday14 #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/NxlM39jsNp — Penrose Care (@PenroseCare) November 16, 2014
Barnet Band @JLGBHQ all suited up with @MitzvahDay stickers ready for AJEX PARADE #remembranceisamitzvah pic.twitter.com/S051JipfwN — Andrea Passe (@black4catttt) November 16, 2014
Thanks AJEX/ Mitzvah Day for allowing us to salute those who fought bravely for our freedom. Barnet United Shul pic.twitter.com/GucMBQJGpg — Natalie Shaw (@NS12Shaw) November 17, 2014
Honoured and proud to march amongst veterans and serving soldiers in the #AJEX parade at the cenotaph today. #remembranceisamitzvah — Ella Rose (@ellarachelrose) November 16, 2014
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