Remembrance service marks two-year anniversary
Firefighters from across the county will be holding two-minute’s silence today, to mark the second anniversary of the fire at Atherstone on Stour.
The act of remembrance will be held at 7.28pm on Monday 2 November to mark the loss of four Warwickshire Firefighters, Ashley Stephens, Darren Yates-Badley, John Averis and Ian Reid who tragically lost their lives in a fire at a vegetable packing plant at Atherstone on Stour.
Chief Fire Officer, Graeme Smith said:
"Two minutes silence will be held at fire stations throughout the county to mark the 2nd year anniversary of Atherstone-on-Stour. My thoughts are with the families of the firefighters who lost their lives in this tragic incident and the firefighters who serve Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service."
Portfolio Holder for Community Protection, Councillor Richard Hobbs said:
"I think that the two minutes silence is a fitting tribute to our firefighters. I hope that people in Warwickshire take this opportunity to quietly reflect the tragic incident at Atherstone-on-Stour."
A communion service was also held at St Mary’s Church, Preston-on-Stour, on Sunday 1 November 2009.