Tenby pays tribute on VE Day with moving memorial service
Wreaths laid and Last Post sounded as town remembers fallen heroes
A SOLEMN service was held in Tenby this morning (Thursday, May 8) to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day, commemorating the end of the Second World War in Europe and honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The service took place at the town's war memorial, where veterans, civic leaders, school pupils, uniformed services, and members of the public gathered in remembrance. Under a bright spring sky, the ceremony was led by local clergy and featured the sounding of the Last Post by a Salvation Army bugler, bringing the bustling seaside town to a moment of silence and reflection.
Among those laying wreaths were representatives from The Royal British Legion Tenby branch, Pembrokeshire County Council, Dyfed-Powys Police, the armed forces, local schools, and community groups. Pupils from Greenhill School also took part, laying wreaths on behalf of the younger generation.
The Mayor of Tenby, who laid a wreath on behalf of the town council, spoke of the importance of continuing to remember the sacrifices made during the Second World War: 'It's vital that we never forget the cost of freedom and the courage shown by so many men and women during the darkest days of our history.'
Veterans stood proudly alongside standard bearers, with salutes and bowed heads marking a poignant two-minute silence. A short address and prayer were given, with reflections on peace, unity, and the continued relevance of VE Day in today's world.
The service concluded with the national anthem and a final salute, with many staying on to read the engraved names of the fallen on the war memorial—each one a reminder of Tenby's enduring connection to Britain's wartime legacy.
(Photos: Gareth Davies Photography)
The Pembrokeshire Herald's Coverage of VE Day 80 commemorations are kindly sponsored by PMR
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