As families across the United Kingdom prepare to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, we asked you to share treasured photographs of the heroes in your house – the servicemen and women, past or present, who you will be thinking of as these commemorations arrive. We have received some truly touching tributes and pictures. Here are their stories, along with some of your beautiful poppy pictures from across the North East.
13. Under an English heaven
That there’s some corner of a foreign field, that is forever England. | User (UGC) Photo: Darren Chapman
14. Alfie Ridden
Thank you to Beverley Foreman for sending this picture of her dad, Alfie Ridden. | User (UGC) Photo: Beverley Foreman
15. Lest we forget
We will never forget the sacrifice made for us by our servicemen and women. | User (UGC) Photo: Ashley Corr
16. Walter Shaw
Thank you to Donna Mekins for sending in this picture of her grandad Walter Shaw. | User (UGC) Photo: Donna Mekins