A Remembrance Day service went ahead with limited numbers as the borough paid tribute, with thousands watching online.

Dartford council invited a reduced number of wreath-layers to attend the ceremony at the War Memorial in Central Park, Dartford.

Due to social distancing, no public gathering took place but people were able to watch the proceedings via an online video stream.

People attending gathered at the park at 10.40am and were then escorted to the memorial to lay their wreaths.

A two-minute silence at 11am gave pause to remember those who lost their lives during conflicts across the globe.

Council leader Cllr Jeremy Kite said: "Remembrance Day is a hugely important day for local families and for all sorts of personal reasons it's an important day for me too."

The live stream had reached more than 14,000 people by today (Monday) with one person, Debbie White, tuning in from Perth, Australia.

Cllr Kite said: “It was a very different service but no less moving.

"Our livestream link has so far reached 14,000 people which is an amazing figure and shows just how much this important day means to people.

"Everyone helped us by keeping to the regulations impeccably and there was a wonderful sense of community and togetherness.

"Of course, we all hope to be gather together next year but I am proud that we didn’t let the pandemic end an unbroken chain of Remembrance. It was important to send a message that we will never forget the fallen and the heroes."

There were many grateful comments from those who were glad they were still able to play a part even if they couldn't be there.

Lindsey Smith said: "I would usually be there today with my Guides. Watching from home this year. We will remember them."

Sue Ingram posted: "How great is this to not be defeated."

Phill Tubby said: "Whilst explaining to my daughter why we had to stay quiet for two minutes (in simple terms to say thank you), she sat quietly until the two minutes was over, and when the whistle sounded, quietly said 'thank you' #prouddad."

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