As the nation comes together to remember all those who have given up their lives in defence of our liberty the Apprentice Boys gathered at the War Memorial at Belfast City Hall.
As an organisation based firmly in remembrance of the actions of a brave few in 1688-89 it is only natural that we also remember the acts of the brave men and women who continue to pay the ultimate price in defence of our liberty in two World Wars and in recent conflicts.
Each year we meet at the War Memorial in Belfast City Hall for a service of remembrance on the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday. The attendance at the parade and service continues to grow each year as the price being paid by our armed forces is brought into the spotlight.
The parade this year was led by officers of General Committee and Belfast Amalgamated Committee accompanied by the Churchill Flute Band from Londonderry. They were followed by brethren from across Northern Ireland and throughout the United Kingdom. Also joining us for our act of remembrance this year were the Whiterock Flute, Dunmurry Protestant Boys Flute and Lord Carson Memorial Accordion bands.
Posted at 16:01 on Sunday 13th November 2011