Lee Rigby wreath-laying memorial
Wreath laying by Councillors in commemoration of the death of Lee Rigby
A short Service was held at the Church on Wednesday 22nd May to remember Lee Rigby, who was
murdered in Army uniform on the streets of Woolwich, not far from the Church, 11
years ago. The event was attended by soldiers from the units based in Woolwich, one of
whom brought the proceedings to an end with a moving playing of The Last Post.
But the occasions was primarily to allow Councillors of the Royal Borough of Greenwich to pay
their respects; wreaths were laid at the Memorial for Lee Rigby and others, by the Mayor,
(Cllr Mbang) and the Deputy Leader of the Council, (Cllr Lekau). Individual floral tributes
were laid by other Councillors who have supported the Garrison Church over the years,
including Cllrs Hyland, Bird, Gardner, Cousins and the Deputy Mayor Cllr Ranabhat.
The Service commenced with a welcome on behalf of the Trust by Tim Barnes and was
conducted by the Dr Revd Adam Scott with some touching recollections of Lee Rigby by
members of his family and a reading of the Collect for the Royal Fusiliers.
