jimmys_best_mate said:The church at the small village we paraded through didn't even have standing room (although the vicar claimed that some regulars had stayed away because they didn't agree with remembrance day and then proceeded to give a sermon on the evils of the US and their use of war as a tool of diplomacy - very disappointing from an ex-serving soldier wearing a GSM(NI)!).
A fair few lined the streets for the parade too, although I think most were in the church.
Should also add that after myself and another had presented arms either side of the war memorial for the laying of wreaths a very nice older lady (mid to late 40s, possibly early 50s) came up, asked what our medals were for (Iraq, NI each and one ACSM) and said how grateful she was to us and all of the Forces for what we did. Nice to know that a few of the general public do appreciate us.