Brixton memorial for West Indian service men and women

The sixth annual parade organised by the Clapham-based West Indian Association of Service Personnel to remember the service and sacrifice of African Caribbean and other servicemen and women marched through Brixton today. Cadets and representatives of the three armed services and fire and rescue service took part.

The short journey from Max Roach Park to Windrush Square ended with speeches and the laying of wreaths to remember fallen comrades.

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On the platform at the ceremony: (l to r) Lt Col David Utting, London District HQ; Helen Hayes, MP for Dulwich and West Norwood; Lambeth mayor Saleha Jaffer; Vincent McBean, chair of WASP; Lambeth borough police commander Richard Wood; Major Larry Davis, 7 Rifles

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London Fire Brigade took part
London Fire Brigade took part

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Royal Navy – past and present met in Windrush Square
Royal Navy – past and present met in Windrush Square

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Setting off from Max Roach Park
Setting off from Max Roach Park