Remembrance Sunday 2023 in pictures
As a charity supporting thousands of ex-Servicemen and women, the National Service of Remembrance is one of the most important events in our annual calendar.
We commemorate the brave sacrifice of all those who lost their lives for their country. We also reflect on the huge challenges faced by veterans living with life-changing injuries from their time in service.
![Blind veterans and their guides ready to march at the Cenotaph](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/npek2pyi/remembrance-sunday-cenetaph-23-edited-web.jpg?width=880&height=495¢er=0.4417588548583633,0.37344599017405888&mode=crop)
To see more highlights from Remembrance, visit our social channels including Facebook and YouTube, for this year's video round up.
Our blind veterans marked Remembrance up and down the country
![Blind veteran Ray laying a wreath at Westgate-on-Sea standing next to the war memorial](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/pjph0axj/attachment1699872719283.jpeg?width=432&height=504&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![A Blind Veterans UK wreath in front of shower of poppies and two WWI soldier cut outs](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/gbdajtoe/bvuk-remembrance-wreath.jpg?width=432&height=244&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![Blind veterans Alex, Gary & Hugh At Ledley Hall Remembrance Service sitting with cups of tea around a table](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/tpif3pl0/alex-gary-hugh-at-ledley-hall-remembrance-service.png?width=432&height=244&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![Blind veteran Ted and Blind Veterans UK supporter Fitz at Plymouth Hoe](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/itadbzbr/img_2152.png?width=432&height=504&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![Blind veterans Alan and Andy at Whitby Remembrance service standing in front of a ship](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/utznkbk4/alan-andy-whitby-remembrance.png?width=432&height=244&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![Jim blind veteran at Lanarkshire Remembrance Parade at Craigneuk Cenotaph](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/os5hmrn2/remembrance.jpg?width=432&height=244&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![Colin and his three of his grandchildren with a wreath of poppies](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/zupl0clc/0a992955-fc3d-4fc9-92b0-3e552887bbc1.jpeg?width=432&height=504¢er=0.39466776220018729,0.4922446072404284&mode=crop)
![Blind veteran Tony with Brighton station manager Danny standing next to the Brighton station memorial with poppy wreaths at the bottom](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/c2kpxr5w/tony-harbour-with-danny-sands.jpg?width=432&height=244&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![Blind veteran Terry and his Granddaughter laying a wreath in Peacehaven](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/a00nefh0/terry-bullingham-and-grandaughter-isla-wreath-laying-peacehaven-nov-23.jpg?width=432&height=244&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![Blind veteran Howell laying a wreath in Porthcawl](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/1acpkbix/a279de91245e4b06934a487dba55aded.jpg?width=432&height=504&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![Blind veteran Sheila with a wreath at the Swansea war memorial](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/vnipr0fq/img_8856.jpeg?width=432&height=244¢er=0.42522756403309925,0.49792334098751079&mode=crop)
![A Blind Veterans UK wreath in front of shower of poppies and two WWI soldier cut outs](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/gbdajtoe/bvuk-remembrance-wreath.jpg?width=432&height=244&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Photos of blind veterans laying wreaths at ceremonies and services across the country
Many veterans at events across the country laid wreaths as part of our Gift a Wreath campaign.
Over 40 blind veterans came together to march at the Cenotaph in London
![Veterans posing on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/lpjkygbv/22c5e200-b0a0-479f-a6c5-66fd2b851588.jpg?width=432&height=504¢er=0.36932354274353107,0.46190351748627217&mode=crop)
![Blind veterans Billy and Dennis with CEO Adrian Just before the cenotaph](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/x2yo4vrb/adrienbell-billybaxter-dennissmith-cenotaph-2023.jpg?width=432&height=244¢er=0.39798390852003618,0.51229635985841537&mode=crop)
![](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/xc4d5c1s/blind-veterans-group-with-adrian-bell-and-tim-eckerlsy-marching-cenetaph-2023.jpg?width=432&height=244&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![Photo of blind veteran Janet with her Great Grandson at Cenotaph 2023](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/hbxfuzst/1aef0833-9c33-45e4-ad27-2353fa2fde33.jpg?width=432&height=504¢er=0.39324098077338521,0.48997874927154716&mode=crop)
![Blind veterans Kelly and Dave with Dave's brother just before the march past the Cenotaph](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/3ludtawp/b5b1e8e5-7d8c-4ca1-bd23-49876078b503.jpg?width=432&height=244¢er=0.36907178446207789,0.52817846218157471&mode=crop)
![Blind veterans Roger and Mark just before the March](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/xabic10i/4359f407-0a4f-4110-b687-6ee679a3f7b9.jpg?width=432&height=244&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![Blind veteran Mark and son Ben on Remembrance Sunday just before the march](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/40opzayg/773f310a-4f5d-4cb7-a074-157eb0c395d7.jpg?width=432&height=504¢er=0.32555186360355703,0.505390617096939&mode=crop)
![Blind veteran Andy (right) with his wife and guide and another guide waiting to start the march past the Cenotaph](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/0yhe5wfu/b8b5da6e-3a5b-452d-9435-7c76ed780f5f.jpg?width=432&height=244&anchor=center&mode=crop)
![Photo of blind veteran Billy with Guardsmen waiting to start the march at the Cenotaph](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/qaamhehr/d5666425-7b41-4676-8f82-0bc05322f6d2.jpg?width=432&height=244&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Photos taken at the Cenotaph just before and during the march
Our group of blind veterans marching in London were led this year by Second World War veteran Dennis who, at 97, was our oldest veteran marching.
Dennis carried a wreath and was joined in this honour by blind veteran Mark who, very sadly, was marching with us for the last time.
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Military commemorations
As a military charity, commemorations are hugely important to us and our veterans. Find out about our events.
![Four blind veterans, wearing their military badges and standing together, smiling and laughing](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/op3hjj1q/hms-belfast.png?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Gift a wreath
Gift a wreath so that blind veterans can be a part of Remembrance in their own communities.
![Blind veteran Victor, wearing his medals and uniform, salutes after laying a poppy wreath](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/xxcbajwi/victor-salutes-after-laying-wreath-chateau.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.2541943142022049,0.48724431165249366&mode=crop)
Planning to remember
Plan an activity or event to ensure the fallen and those left behind are not forgotten.
![To the left, a portrait of blind veteran Mike in uniform, against a faded red back drop of battle field. To the right a white silhouette of blinded World War One soldiers leading themselves hand to shoulder from the battle field.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/vuafpual/planning-to-remember-website-banner.png?width=432&height=286¢er=0.44205567175189137,0.78132610425898863&mode=crop)
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