Past year 5,000 poppy petals fell onto the underwriting floor to mark the anniversary of the World War One armistice.
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A two minute silence has been held across the United Kingdom to mark Armistice Day and remember those killed in conflicts since 1914.
With the first stroke of Big Ben, veterans and their families joined military chiefs at the Cenotaph in central London and observed a two-minute silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marking Armistice Day.
Later on Wednesday, 19 British veterans will be presented with France’s highest honour, the Légion d’honneur.
Ambassador Sylvie Bermann said it was France’s way of “thanking them for their tremendous service”.
Ms Marwick said: “As part of the commemoration, I have chosen to read Dundee-born Joseph Lee’s poem Tik, Johnnie!, written during the First World War to recognise the contribution of those from across the Empire who fought alongside their British comrades”.
“Today also reminds us of the importance of preserving objects like the Spitfire so future generations can understand the sacrifices made”.
In Britain, crowds paused to observe two minutes’ silence at 11 a.m.in streets and town squares, offices, churches and railway stations.
Ninety-four-year-old war veteran Norman “Sapper” Summers was among those paying his respects, and saluted throughout the period of silence. The event was attended by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, members of the Armed Forces and political representatives. America’s National World War I Museum has been hosting Veterans Day commemorations in Kansas City.
He added: “It’s important that people remember the wars and those who lost their lives, to ensure that it doesn’t happen again”.
But rather than Anzac Day’s eminence diminishing Remembrance Day, Bendigo District RSL Sub-Branch president Cliff Richards says it has actually helped raise its profile.
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Her tale has now been shared by people as far away as New Zealand and Canada.
