AT THE going down of the sun, we will remember them ...

Hundreds of people across York, North and East Yorkshire paid their respects to the war dead at Remembrance Sunday services yesterday.

In Selby, residents flocked to Selby Abbey for a service conducted by Reverend Keith Jukes.

Wreaths were laid and prayers were said at the town's War Memorial in Selby park, and the 51 Squadron RAF memorial in the Abbey grounds.

Rev Jukes said it had been extremely moving. "We had a very memorable and moving service, and I think there were more people than ever there."

In York, residents applauded proudly as the Queen's Division Waterloo Band led the march from the Eye of York.

It was accompanied by veterans in uniform and medals, and

representatives from the Sea Cadets, Army Cadet Force, Air Training Corps, St John's Ambulance, British Red Cross, and Scouts and Guides.

At the Memorial Gardens, in Station Road, wreaths were laid by the Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Lord Crathorne, the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Janet Greenwood, Brigadier Richard Dennis, commander of York Garrison and 15 (North East) Brigade, and other civic dignitaries.

Second World War veteran Ted Griffiths, president of the York Royal British Legion branch, said: "It was to be expected that it would be a solemn occasion, but it was very pleasing to see the people of York come to remember our fallen comrades.

"The streets were lined and the applause when we marched by was tremendous, which always boosts your ego. We were blessed with fine weather, which helped."

He said it was touching to see the amount of people who turned out to the Remembrance Parade each year.

"They're remembering their parents, uncles, aunts and

grandparents. They come along to remember, and that's why the memorial gardens were full to overflowing outside."

In Malton, around 250 paid their respects at St Michael's Church, which followed the Act of Remembrance at the war memorial.

Wreaths were laid at the memorial as the Last Post and Reveille was sounded by a trumpeter from the White Star Band, and a two-minute silence was observed.

Reverend Peter Bowes said: "I think the service went well.

"It reflects all the conflicts still going on in the world, and the need for people to make a commitment to work for peace."

Updated: 10:24 Monday, November 14, 2005