THEIR heroism, their sacrifice and their memory were honoured on Sunday.

Hundreds stood in silence to remember the local men and women who gave their lives in war.

As well as reembrance of those who perished in previous conflicts, there were thoughts, too, for the servicemen and women currently serving in Iraq.

Civic officials, political and religious leaders joined members of the public and ex-servicemen as Remembrance Day parades were held in Leigh, Atherton, Tyldesley, Lowton and Golborne.