It’s a day to remember all the veterans past and present. Both my grandfathers were in the Second World War. It’s quite emotional remembering the stories they told me when I was a little girl. Then as you get older you learn the horrible bits they didn’t tell you. I also remember all the families as well that have lost loved ones.

I think working at Royal Star & Garter that I feel more passionate about Remembrance. Especially reading the life stories of residents. You learn how the war affected them. I find it an honour to assist in their care.

I think if we don’t remember, we’ll forget the things we need to remember. We need to remember what happens to the world when people start hating each other. We have to remember, or we are doomed to repeat the same mistakes. It would be a shame if Remembrance is just seen as something for old people. I hope it has resonance with young people too.

Remembrance means a lot to me. I had a relative who died in the First World War. He was 22, had a young wife, and baby who never saw him. My husband was also in the Army himself for five years, so Remembrance does feel very personal to me. I feel a relationship to the military family which is one of the reasons I started volunteering for Royal Star & Garter.

Remembrance Sunday has always held a strong meaning in our family. It is a time to remember and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we have the gift of opportunity and freedom. A time to reflect and be thankful to all those who suffered fear and the loss of their loved ones so that we don't have to.

For me, with age, the message becomes even more powerful as I have been given the gift of seeing my two sons grow into young men who are able to choose their own path in life. I am fortunate to have had the chance to hear first-hand from men and women involved in the war. Their stories are told without self-pity - they are from a generation with exceptional strength and fortitude.

I feel it is our responsibility to ensure those voices and stories are still heard and not forgotten so that future generations can learn from them and history is not repeated. That is the least we can do.

As a 19-year-old living in 2019, I think Remembrance Day is really important. I would live in a very different world if not for the bravery and amazing work of the men and women who have served and fought for this country.

I also think of people behind the scenes, like those in admin, and all the work they do. I think they are all a credit to Britain and I feel a massive amount of respect and gratitude. It’s important to remember and thank them.