Gravesend and Dartford Remembrance Day services mark 74 years since the end of the Second World War
Crowds gathered upon the hillside this morning to remember those who gave their lives in armed conflicts.
A Remembrance Sunday service was held at Windmill Hill Memorial Gardens in Gravesend to mark 73 years since the end of the Second World War.
There were prayers and music before wreaths were laid beside the war monument.
A two minute’s silence was observed in honour of the country’s fallen servicemen and women.
The Gravesend Clock Tower will be lit red today and tomorrow for Remembrance Day also.
Remembrance services were held at memorials across Gravesham.
They included Bawley Bay, Meopham, Northfleet and the RAF Gravesend Memorial at Cascades Leisure Centre in Thong Lane.
An additional service will take place at the civic centre in Gravesend Community Square on Monday.
An annual Remembrance service was also held at the War Memorial in Central Park, Dartford.
Crowds gathered as veterans joined by youth organisations led a processions from the High Street, along Market Street.
There were prayers, music and hymns before wreaths were laid beside the monument outside the park.
Speaking ahead of the the event, Council leader Jeremy Kite showed his support for those who still serve at home and overseas.
Posting on Facebook he said: "I'm very proud to know that Dartford doesn't need many reminders about Remembrance Day and the numbers of local people who take part in services and commemorations around this great borough seems to rise every year.
"In a year that has seen its share of turbulence and tetchiness in our national public discourse, perhaps events like the Service of Remembrance at Central Park can bring everyone together to appreciate the debt we all owe to those who served and those who gave when our country, and wider freedoms, were in peril.
"It's a chance too, to thank and show support for those who still serve at home and overseas. The courage and professionalism is endless."
Special needs teacher and Liberal Democrats campaigner, Kyle Marsh was also in attendance.
He said: "Acts of Remembrance have been an important part of my life, from my childhood in Canada until now, and will continue to be important to me.
"My parents were both soldiers, and many of the friends I grew up with have served their country in the Armed Forces.”
"Peace is difficult to attain, and lasting peace is fragile. I urge all Dartford citizens and visitors to do what they can to mark this sombre and meaningful day.”
Southeastern will be offering free travel on all of its services today for serving troops, veterans and cadets.