Richard Quigley MP honoured the service and sacrifice of the Island’s servicemen and women—past and present—by planting a cross in New Palace Yard’s Constituency Garden of Remembrance and attending the County Act of Remembrance service in Newport on Sunday 9 November.
This year’s Armistice Day holds added significance as the nation reflects on 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Richard described it as a “true privilege” to mark Remembrance both in Westminster and on the Isle of Wight, laying wreaths on behalf of his constituents.
At the Newport service, Councillor Ian Dore, Chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, army veteran, and holder of the Armed Forces Covenant, delivered a moving address. He reminded those gathered that Remembrance is not only an opportunity to bridge the generational divide, but the political one also.
The ceremony concluded with the Last Post, played on the historic Silver Bugle—originally presented to the 1st Battalion of the Isle of Wight Rifles before their departure for the Gallipoli campaign during the First World War. This powerful symbol served as a reminder of the immense contribution and sacrifice of Islanders in the service of our country.
Richard Quigley said:
“It is always humbling to stand alongside veterans, families, and communities to honour those who gave everything for our freedoms. The Isle of Wight has a proud history of service, and we must never forget the sacrifices made.”
