Haverfordwest Civic Leaders Honour War Sacrifice at Withybush Hospital Remembrance Service

Civic leaders, veterans’ representatives, and Hywel Dda University Health Board members gathered at Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest on Wednesday evening, November 4, to honour those who served and lost their lives in war. The solemn Remembrance service took place at the hospital’s dedicated First World War memorial, marking a significant moment of community reflection in Pembrokeshire.

The event brought together key figures from the Royal British Legion’s Haverfordwest branch alongside local political representatives. Among those present were Haverfordwest’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Adam Benson-Davies, and Sheriff, Cllr Dani Thomas-Turner, who joined county councillors Thomas Baden Tudor and Billy Shaw for the proceedings.

Pembrokeshire County Council chairman Cllr Delme Harries also attended the gathering, accompanied by James and Kathryn Evans representing the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society. The Reverend Heather Cale was present to lead the spiritual aspects of the service, ensuring a comprehensive tribute to the fallen.

Cllr Randell Izaiah Thomas-Turner described the occasion as a moving opportunity to pause and reflect on the courage and sacrifice of servicemen and women. He welcomed the turnout, thanking the organisers and attendees for their participation in this shared moment of respect.

“It was particularly encouraging to see such a fantastic turnout, with representatives from across our community coming together in a shared moment of remembrance and respect,” he said. Cllr Thomas-Turner emphasised the critical importance of passing the meaning of Remembrance on to younger generations to preserve historical memory.

He further noted: “Remembrance is not simply about looking back at history.” It is about ensuring that future generations understand the price of the freedoms we enjoy today. The service concluded with the traditional pledge: “We will remember them.”