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Corps Security Marches For Remembrance Sunday

Corps Security Marches For Remembrance Sunday

Every year, Remembrance Sunday gives us time to pay tribute to the brave servicemen and women who gave their lives to protect others and honour the veterans who face challenges after surviving conflict.

On the 9th of November, members of our Corps Veteran Association (CVA), the Corps Security Commissionaires, Commissionaires Canada, colleagues and guests came together in Whitehall to parade past the Cenotaph, the national war memorial that has been visited by members of the Royal Family, Government officials, and Military representatives since 1920. Corps was honoured to once again join the centre of the UK’s commemorations.

Welcoming our Canadian colleagues

On Friday the 7th, we were pleased to welcome our colleagues and our Canadian contingent, Commissionaires Canada, with a drinks reception. The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires was founded in 1925 and modelled after the British Corps of Commissionaires, to employ Canadian veterans after the First World War.

Its foundation follows a similar history to our own. In 1859, Captain Sir Edward Walter established the Corps of Commissionaires to employ those returning from the Crimean War.

Remembering, together

Ahead of Remembrance Day, some of our group attended the Lady Mayor’s show on Saturday, the 8th, the civic procession held yearly since the early 13th century. The age-old tradition sees the newly elected Mayor travel upriver to distant Westminster and swear loyalty to the King. The first year to host a Lady Mayor, rather than a Lord, the event allowed guests to witness a refreshed version of a historic act unique to London.

On Remembrance Sunday, the group viewed the parade from the back of Whitehall and joined the parade party at The Naval & Military Club for a ceremonial luncheon. Colleagues and guests came together to commemorate those lost by reciting the Ode for the Fallen, Last Post, and holding toasts honouring those lost.

The parade is one of many Corps Remembrance commemorations this year. On Tuesday, 11th November, we come together again for Armistice Day, which commemorates the end of the First World War. On this day, Corps representatives gather in our burial ground in Brookwood Cemetery to lay wreaths at the graves of Commissionaires.

Remembrance is a unifying moment, and being able to invite Canadian commissionaires and other guests to commemorate with us is a privilege. 

Reflections on the day

Nigel Horne, Divisional Director and Chair of the CVA, said: “Remembrance Sunday is a profound moment for everyone at Corps. As a former serviceman myself, I’m incredibly proud to lead our parade past the Cenotaph. Standing together at Whitehall, alongside our Canadian colleagues and guests, we carry forward that legacy of service and support.”

Remembrance is a poignant period at Corps and reinforces our dedication to support veterans not just in employment, but with mental health challenges, and in helping their wider support network.

The CVA supports our veterans, and fundraises for active and ex-servicemen and women, along with their families. As an Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold-accredited business, we are proud to support veterans in their transition from service to civilian positions.

As we continue to work closely with veterans, we must never forget those who lost their lives to service. We will remember them.

Find out more about our veteran support on our Corps Veterans Association page and its LinkedIn page.

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Remembering Our Heroes – Corps Security Marks Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day will always be an integral part of Corps Security.

Yesterday, to mark Remembrance Sunday, a selection of our Commissionaires, guests and staff marched past the Cenotaph in Whitehall, led by former serviceman and divisional director Nigel Horne. They laid three wreaths at the obelisk, which represents the brave soldiers from the UK, Australia and Canada.

Nigel said, “Participating in the Remembrance March is incredibly meaningful not only to me, but to all our colleagues who are veterans. Having Corps Security take part in the march is testament to our commitment to honour the servicemen and servicewomen’s legacy.”

We were delighted to have been joined on the march by representatives from Combat Stress, The Chelsea Pensioners and Rhondda Sea Cadets. Sea Cadet Emma came with her Instructor P.O. Maguire for the day.

An additional group also visited the Brookwood Cemetery in Surrey to mark Armistice Day, Monday 11th November, where they placed wreaths on the graves of the Commissionaires. They’ll then attend the services at the military cemetery.

Our colleagues also joined us to sell poppies in several locations to raise much needed funds for the Royal British Legion, resulting in a contribution of more than £1000.

To us, Remembrance Day isn’t just one day of the year. It is honoured throughout the year with the Corps Veterans Association (CVA), which is chaired by Nigel Horne. Founded in 2022, the CVA provides support to veterans and their families. We are proud to be an Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold accredited business. On 6th June 2024, Nigel Horne, Scott Hudson (commercial manager) and Salman Shamim (solutions director), walked the journey of Remembrance, from the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer to Pegasus Bridge, to observe the 80th Anniversary of Operation Overlord.

As well as this year’s donation to the Royal British Legion, we also take part in many fundraisers throughout the year for other veteran charities. In the last year, our fundraising activities for Combat Stress, alongside the Army Benevolent Fund and SSAFA (Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmen’s Families Association), raised over £26,000. We also provide customers with the option to donate 1% of the contract value to Combat Stress, which provides veteran support around the UK.

Yesterday, to mark Remembrance Sunday, a selection of our Commissionaires, guests and staff marched past the Cenotaph in Whitehall, led by former serviceman and divisional director Nigel Horne. They laid three wreaths at the obelisk, which represents the brave soldiers from the UK, Australia, and Canada. Nigel said, "Participating in the Remembrance March is incredibly meaningful not only to me, but to all our colleagues who are veterans. Having Corps Security take part in the march is testament to our commitment to honour the servicemen and servicewomen’s legacy.” We were delighted to have been joined on the march by representatives from Combat Stress, The Chelsea Pensioners and Rhondda Sea Cadets. Sea Cadet Emma came with her Instructor P.O. Maguire for the day. An additional group also visited the Brookwood Cemetery in Surrey to mark Armistice Day, Monday 11th November, where they placed wreaths on the graves of the Commissionaires. They’ll then attend the services at the military cemetery. Our colleagues also joined us to sell poppies in several locations to raise much needed funds for the Royal British Legion, resulting in a contribution of more than £1000. To us, Remembrance Day isn’t just one day of the year. It is honoured throughout the year with the Corps Veterans Association (CVA), which is chaired by Nigel Horne. Founded in 2022, the CVA provides support to veterans and their families. We are proud to be an Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold accredited business. On 6th June 2024, Nigel Horne, Scott Hudson (commercial manager) and Salman Shamim (solutions director), walked the journey of Remembrance, from the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer to Pegasus Bridge, to observe the 80th Anniversary of Operation Overlord. As well as this year’s donation to the Royal British Legion, we also take part in many fundraisers throughout the year for other veteran charities. In the last year, our fundraising activities for Combat Stress, alongside the Army Benevolent Fund and SSAFA (Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmen’s Families Association), raised over £26,000. We also provide customers with the option to donate 1% of the contract value to Combat Stress, which provides veteran support around the UK. Yesterday, Chelsea Pensioner Roy Palmer, presented Corps CEO Mike Bullock with a special poem all about Corps Commissionaires which was a valued tribute to our Commissionaire family and one that we are truly honoured to have received. Captain Sir Edward Walter founded the Corps of Commissionaires in 1859 to support those returning from the Crimean War, which we remember today with our well-maintained archive. The act of remembrance unites us across borders, cultures, and backgrounds, which has always been the heart of what we do. Corps pays tribute to the brave veterans who gave their lives, as well as the legacies they leave behind. Let us never forget those who give their life to service. We will remember them.

Yesterday, Chelsea Pensioner Roy Palmer, presented Corps CEO Mike Bullock with a special poem all about Corps Commissionaires which was a valued tribute to our Commissionaire family and one that we are truly honoured to have received.

Captain Sir Edward Walter founded the Corps of Commissionaires in 1859 to support those returning from the Crimean War, which we remember today with our well-maintained archive. The act of remembrance unites us across borders, cultures, and backgrounds, which has always been the heart of what we do. Corps pays tribute to the brave veterans who gave their lives, as well as the legacies they leave behind.

Let us never forget those who give their life to service. We will remember them.

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