HUNDREDS turned out to watch the region's Veterans Parade march through Abergavenny on Sunday to honour the role that servicemen and women have played in serving their country.

The parade weaved its way through the streets of the town from Abergavenny Castle to St Mary's Priory Church.

The parade was led by the Abergavenny Borough Band along with members from the area's Royal British Legion, the Lord Lieutenant of Gwent Simon Boyle and a contingent from Abergavenny Town Council including the town's mayor Cllr Jane Foulser.

Rev John Hughes said it was an appropriate day in which to celebrate the founding of the Royal British Legion 90 years ago. he led the crowd in praying for the troops currently serving in Afghanistan and those engaged in peace keeping throughout the world.

Also taking part was Carney Lake who served for six years in a Royal Marines Commando Unit and has written a book 'Reflected Glory' revealing some of his exploits.

Mr Lake said that his mother Elizabeth, a resident of Abergavenny, was aged 96 and as still active and was able to join him in the parade.

In his book Mr Lake (pictured below with Simon Boyle) reveals some nail-biting descriptions of patrols on the streets of Belfast, of facing an invading army on British sovereign territory in Cyprus and the strain of border duty in South Armagh where every silent rural ditch may prove an explosive and bloody grave.

The Veterans Day Parade marches through Abergavenny.