I was one of many people who attended the rededication of Epping War Memorial and Civic Service on Sunday afternoon. The service at the War Memorial was as moving as it is each Remembrance Sunday, especially when the traffic stops and members of the congregation stands in silence with their thoughts until the Last Post sounds.

The event was made particularly meaningful by the presence of the family of Georgie Sparks, who died fighting with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan, and some of his fellow marines from 42 Commando who have only just returned from Afghanistan.