Remembrance and rugby

The service was conducted by Fergus Butler Gallie (2010, History and Modern Languages), who joined us from Liverpool. Tom Finch (2011, Classics) read 'In Flanders Field' and Saints Captain Ed Sandford (2016, Geography) read 'The Soldier', followed by Master of Works Ian Stokes reading the Ode of Remembrance. Freddy Thurston (2012, Medicine), who had come down from Scotland to play, laid a wreath on their behalf and Ed Sandford laid one on behalf of the rugby team. Many thanks to Gwyndaf Oliver who played The Last Post beautifully. 

Just as the service started so did the rain, and it poured down, which was very moving. The words from Fergus to the Saints rugby team were very true – while we stand here and remember them, if you can't handle some rain you don't deserve to be a Saint. The match was played in a great spirit and won by the Old Boys. 

The whole event was supported by just under 40 people and we thank all who attended.