The Armed Forces Day flag was raised at Horsham's War Memorial in the Carfax on Monday 24 June.
The flag raising took place at 10:30am on Monday 24 June, a few days before the national Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June.
More information is available on the Armed Forces Day website.
The ceremony in Horsham was attended by the Chairman of Horsham District Council, Cllr Philip Circus, who said a few words, along with representatives from the Horsham branch of the Royal British Legion and other service associations.
On Saturday 29 June, there will be a small display of Armed Forces vehicles and the Royal British Legion Band will be playing from 12pm until 2pm that afternoon.
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We are here today to raise the Armed Forces flag. Similar flags will be raised all over the country and will fly for one week in honour of all our Armed Forces both past and present. Let us take a minute's silence to remember those who have lost their lives and give sympathy to the bereaved.
Produced by Horsham District Council. June 2013.
