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64 pictures as crowds gather for Remembrance Sunday in Portadown

Portadown Scouts during Sunday's ceremony. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Portadown Scouts during Sunday's ceremony. (Photo: Tony Hendron)

Representatives of many organisations from throughout the community took part in the parade and took time to reflect at a wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial.

Photographer Tony Hendron was there to capture the solemn occasion.

BB officers paying their respects in Portadown on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
BB officers paying their respects in Portadown on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Young BB members during Sunday's Remembrance event in Portadown. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Young BB members during Sunday's Remembrance event in Portadown. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
BB Senior Section members laying their wreath. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
BB Senior Section members laying their wreath. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Guides with their wreath at Sunday's Remembrance ceremony in Portadown. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Guides with their wreath at Sunday's Remembrance ceremony in Portadown. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Seagoe Primary School pupils laying their wreath on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Seagoe Primary School pupils laying their wreath on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Millington Primary School representatives at the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Portadown. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Millington Primary School representatives at the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Portadown. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
One of the many wreaths which were laid at the War Memorial in Portadown on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
One of the many wreaths which were laid at the War Memorial in Portadown on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the St John Ambulance Service at the Remembrance Sunday service. RM46. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the St John Ambulance Service at the Remembrance Sunday service. RM46. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Representatives of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service laying a wreath at the War Memorial on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Representatives of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service laying a wreath at the War Memorial on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the local Masonic lodge paying respects at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the local Masonic lodge paying respects at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Junior LOL members lay a wteath. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Junior LOL members lay a wteath. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the Apprentice Boys of Derry show respect for the fallen on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the Apprentice Boys of Derry show respect for the fallen on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Portadown Orange District Worshipful Master, Nigel Dawson, centre and two local members pay their respects at the War Memorial on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Portadown Orange District Worshipful Master, Nigel Dawson, centre and two local members pay their respects at the War Memorial on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the Royal Arch Purple Chapter have a moment of reflection at the Cenotaph on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the Royal Arch Purple Chapter have a moment of reflection at the Cenotaph on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
RBP officers lay their wreath on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
RBP officers lay their wreath on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Paying respects on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Paying respects on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Local Salvation Army officers make their salute at the Cenotaph on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Local Salvation Army officers make their salute at the Cenotaph on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
A moment of reflection for members of Portadown Rotary Club at the annual Remembrance ceremony. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
A moment of reflection for members of Portadown Rotary Club at the annual Remembrance ceremony. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Portadown FC manager, Niall Currie, right, lays a wreath on behalf of the club. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Portadown FC manager, Niall Currie, right, lays a wreath on behalf of the club. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart lays her wreath on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart lays her wreath on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
UUP leader, Capt Doug Beattie, MC, MLA, steps up to pay his respects on Remembrance Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
UUP leader, Capt Doug Beattie, MC, MLA, steps up to pay his respects on Remembrance Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley pictured laying his wreath at the War Memorial on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley pictured laying his wreath at the War Memorial on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Alliance MLA, Eoin Tennyson pays his respects at the cenotaph in Portadown town centre. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Alliance MLA, Eoin Tennyson pays his respects at the cenotaph in Portadown town centre. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
A member of the Northern Ireland RBL Motorcycle Branch lays a wreath on behalf of the group. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
A member of the Northern Ireland RBL Motorcycle Branch lays a wreath on behalf of the group. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Paying respects at the War Memorial in Portadown on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Paying respects at the War Memorial in Portadown on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Laying a wreath on behalf of the SAS. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Laying a wreath on behalf of the SAS. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Paying respects on behalf of UDR Veterans. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Paying respects on behalf of UDR Veterans. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
A solemn moment at the Portadown War Memorial. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
A solemn moment at the Portadown War Memorial. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
A wreath is laid in remembrance of Polish Forces in WWII. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
A wreath is laid in remembrance of Polish Forces in WWII. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Army Cadets at the annual Remembrance Sunday wreath laying ceremony in Portadown town centre. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Army Cadets at the annual Remembrance Sunday wreath laying ceremony in Portadown town centre. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
RAF Cadets lay their wreath on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
RAF Cadets lay their wreath on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
PSNI officers at Sunday's Remembrance ceremony. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
PSNI officers at Sunday's Remembrance ceremony. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
The rain was no deterrent for many members of the public who wanted to attend the annual Remembrance Sunday service in Portadown town centre. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
The rain was no deterrent for many members of the public who wanted to attend the annual Remembrance Sunday service in Portadown town centre. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
The annual Remembrance Sunday service was an occasion for all ages. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
The annual Remembrance Sunday service was an occasion for all ages. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Local politicians wait to lay their wreaths at the War Memorial on Sunday. Included from left are, Eoin Tennyson, MLA, Jonathan Buckley, MLA and Carla Lockhart, MP. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Local politicians wait to lay their wreaths at the War Memorial on Sunday. Included from left are, Eoin Tennyson, MLA, Jonathan Buckley, MLA and Carla Lockhart, MP. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Councillors and Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley in line to lay wreaths on Remembrance Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Councillors and Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley in line to lay wreaths on Remembrance Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Pictured on Remembrance Sunday in Portadown is parade marshal Jack Johnston.
Pictured on Remembrance Sunday in Portadown is parade marshal Jack Johnston.
Laying a wreath on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Laying a wreath on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley lays a wreath on behalf of the Council. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley lays a wreath on behalf of the Council. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Chairman of Portadown RBL John Robinson MBE, VR, lays a wreath on behalf of the local branch. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Chairman of Portadown RBL John Robinson MBE, VR, lays a wreath on behalf of the local branch. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Portadown RBL members laying their wreath on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Portadown RBL members laying their wreath on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Laying a wreath on behalf of the RIR. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Laying a wreath on behalf of the RIR. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
One of the many wreath layings on behalf of various regiments of the Armed Forces. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
One of the many wreath layings on behalf of various regiments of the Armed Forces. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Medals were on display at the Portadown Remembrance Sunday event. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Medals were on display at the Portadown Remembrance Sunday event. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Army Cadets taking part in the Remembrance Sunday parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Army Cadets taking part in the Remembrance Sunday parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Army Cadets on the march to the War Memorial on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Army Cadets on the march to the War Memorial on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Umbrellas were much in evidence at Sunday's Remembrance service. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Umbrellas were much in evidence at Sunday's Remembrance service. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the NIFRS taking part in the Remembrance Sunday parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the NIFRS taking part in the Remembrance Sunday parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the Apprentice Boys Of Derry taking part in Sunday's Remembrance parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the Apprentice Boys Of Derry taking part in Sunday's Remembrance parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Junior Orange members on parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Junior Orange members on parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
RAF Cadets taking part in the annual Remembrance event on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
RAF Cadets taking part in the annual Remembrance event on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the public braved the heavy rain to attend the annual Remembrance Sunday service in Portadown. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the public braved the heavy rain to attend the annual Remembrance Sunday service in Portadown. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Taking shelter from the rain on Sunday at the Remembrance service. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Taking shelter from the rain on Sunday at the Remembrance service. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
St Mark's Silver Band led the parade in Portadown town centre on Remembrance Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
St Mark's Silver Band led the parade in Portadown town centre on Remembrance Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
The wet weather didnt deter participants taking part in Sunday's Remembrance Day parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
The wet weather didnt deter participants taking part in Sunday's Remembrance Day parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Veterans on the march on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Veterans on the march on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Keeping in step in Portadown town centre on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Keeping in step in Portadown town centre on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Sunday's Remembrance parade makes its way to the Cenotaph. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Sunday's Remembrance parade makes its way to the Cenotaph. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Craigavon Senior High School pupils take a moment to reflect at the War Memorial on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Craigavon Senior High School pupils take a moment to reflect at the War Memorial on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Paying their respects on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Paying their respects on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Heading for the War Memorial in Portadown town centre on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Heading for the War Memorial in Portadown town centre on Sunday. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
UUP leader, Capt Doug Beattie, MC, MLA, right, taking part in Sunday's Remembrance parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
UUP leader, Capt Doug Beattie, MC, MLA, right, taking part in Sunday's Remembrance parade. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Sunday's Remembrance parade in Portadown town centre. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Sunday's Remembrance parade in Portadown town centre. (Photo: Tony Hendron)